Job summary
Birchwood is a large care home with three floors, each with its own specific remit: a nursing unit, a dementia resident unit and a step-down unit. The core purpose of every member of the team at Birchwood is to contribute to the care and wellbeing of the residents within the home.
The nursing floor is able to accept residents who require a higher level of need which may not be able to be managed in a residential home. It is equipped with specialist beds and a range of equipment for moving and handling of residents to support mobility difficulties or who are unable to get out of bed. The care is supervised by a registered nurse who is on duty all day and all night.
This role forms part of the Senior Leadership Team within Birchwood Care Home.
- As the Clinical Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the clinical aspects of care, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and best practice standards.
- You will work closely with the Registered Manager and other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of person-cantered care plans tailored to the individual needs of our residents.
- You will provide clinical guidance and support to staff, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- You will collaborate with external partners, such as healthcare providers and local authorities, to ensure effective service delivery and foster strong working relationships.
Main duties of the job
To comply with the clinical governance framework and all activities related to it. This
includes leading the clinical audit programme.
To participate in the Care home out of hours on call rota.
To provide leadership and support to clinical staff.
To act as a champion for residents safety and dignity.
In conjunction with the Deputy Manager, to provide effective leadership and support for the
nursing and care team within the home.
To supervise nursing and other clinical staff on a day-to-day basis through formal clinical
supervision processes.
To support new clinical and care staff in the completion of induction programs, training and
competency assessment.
To act as a mentor for new clinical staff joining the team or for those who require specific
support to develop their clinical skills or knowledge.
To oversee liaison with GPs and other health professionals to ensure that residents receive
the medical and clinical support they require.
To oversee the functions of the Named Nurse and ensure the role delivers to its
requirements.
To demand high quality care delivery focused on residents individually assessed needs and choices.
To maintain skills and knowledge and ensure that care is delivered according to latest
guidelines and best practice evidence available.
To ensure the ongoing safety of residents, staff and visitors through systematic assessment,
monitoring and reviewing processes.
About us
Why work for West Berkshire Council?
- Competitive salary of up to £45,441 (pro rata if part-time), working 37 hours a week.
- Flexible working arrangements to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities to enhance your professional growth.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Family-friendly policies.
- A range of local discounts, making your salary go further.
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
-You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
To find out more about this exciting role and the opportunities West Berkshire Council can offer, please contact Jennifer Bunce on 07867466496 for an informal discussion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Birchwood is a large care home with three floors, each with its own specific remit: a nursing unit,
a dementia resident unit and a step-down unit. The core purpose of every member of the
team at Birchwood is to contribute to the care and wellbeing of the residents within the
home.
The nursing floor is able to accept residents who require a higher level of need which may not
be able to be managed in a residential home. It is equipped with specialist beds and a range of
equipment for moving and handling of residents to support mobility difficulties or who are unable
to get out of bed. The care is supervised by a registered nurse who is on duty all day and all
night.
The residential floor can accept residents who have a formalized diagnosis of dementia or other
mental health need that does not need complex management involvement or PRN anti
psychotic medication.
This role forms part of the Senior Leadership Team within Birchwood Care Home.
Key Responsibilities:
To support the Registered Manager in the management of the home.
To work alongside the Home Manager and Deputy Manager in providing leadership and
support to clinical (nurses and therapists), care and ancillary staff in the performance of
their duties.
To support the Registered Manager in ensuring compliance with the Health and Social
Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activity) Regulations 2014 and associated standards, including
the NMC Code of Practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Birchwood is a large care home with three floors, each with its own specific remit: a nursing unit,
a dementia resident unit and a step-down unit. The core purpose of every member of the
team at Birchwood is to contribute to the care and wellbeing of the residents within the
home.
The nursing floor is able to accept residents who require a higher level of need which may not
be able to be managed in a residential home. It is equipped with specialist beds and a range of
equipment for moving and handling of residents to support mobility difficulties or who are unable
to get out of bed. The care is supervised by a registered nurse who is on duty all day and all
night.
The residential floor can accept residents who have a formalized diagnosis of dementia or other
mental health need that does not need complex management involvement or PRN anti
psychotic medication.
This role forms part of the Senior Leadership Team within Birchwood Care Home.
Key Responsibilities:
To support the Registered Manager in the management of the home.
To work alongside the Home Manager and Deputy Manager in providing leadership and
support to clinical (nurses and therapists), care and ancillary staff in the performance of
their duties.
To support the Registered Manager in ensuring compliance with the Health and Social
Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activity) Regulations 2014 and associated standards, including
the NMC Code of Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (RMN or RGN)
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Degree of post graduate diploma
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of working in the care home environment
- Leadership experience
- Familiar with working under external scrutiny
Desirable
- Experience of working with individuals with dementia
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence base practice and audit techniques
- Able to set and audit standards
- Understand care planning processes and have experience of writing care
- plans
- Has the ability to monitor and raise standards
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to use Outlook, and a web browser to access information
- Basic ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
- Good organisational skills
- Good supervisory skills
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to contribute to, monitor and implement changes that improve
- service delivery and outcomes for residents
- Ability to plan allocate and delegate work appropriately
Work-related personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to be flexible with regard to working hours E
- Builds effective and credible relationships both internally and externally
- Works collaboratively with others sharing ideas and information at all
- times
- Effectively builds trust with a consistent approach between actions and
- words
- Has the ability to raise standards through innovation and new ideas
- Will take responsibility for issues and resolve them.
- Able to cope in difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to build rapport and positively influence others to
- Ability to inspire professionalism
Other work-related requirements
Essential
- This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7
- of the Immigration Act 2017; the requirement to fulfil all spoken
- aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
- Conversing at ease with members of the public, providing advice and
- using any specialist terminology appropriate to the role is essential for
- the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (RMN or RGN)
- Evidence of personal and professional development
- Degree of post graduate diploma
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing staff
- Experience of working in the care home environment
- Leadership experience
- Familiar with working under external scrutiny
Desirable
- Experience of working with individuals with dementia
Knowledge and understanding
Essential
- Knowledge of evidence base practice and audit techniques
- Able to set and audit standards
- Understand care planning processes and have experience of writing care
- plans
- Has the ability to monitor and raise standards
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to use Outlook, and a web browser to access information
- Basic ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
- Good organisational skills
- Good supervisory skills
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to contribute to, monitor and implement changes that improve
- service delivery and outcomes for residents
- Ability to plan allocate and delegate work appropriately
Work-related personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to be flexible with regard to working hours E
- Builds effective and credible relationships both internally and externally
- Works collaboratively with others sharing ideas and information at all
- times
- Effectively builds trust with a consistent approach between actions and
- words
- Has the ability to raise standards through innovation and new ideas
- Will take responsibility for issues and resolve them.
- Able to cope in difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to build rapport and positively influence others to
- Ability to inspire professionalism
Other work-related requirements
Essential
- This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7
- of the Immigration Act 2017; the requirement to fulfil all spoken
- aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
- Conversing at ease with members of the public, providing advice and
- using any specialist terminology appropriate to the role is essential for
- the post
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
