Position: Nurse Unit Lead Salary: £21:50/ hour Shifts Pattern: 38.5 hours Days/Nights Location: Bourne PE10 Job Summary: The Clinical Lead is responsible for overseeing the nursing unit within a nursing home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to residents.
This role involves managing nursing staff, coordinating patient care, maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations, and fostering a safe and supportive environment for both residents and staff.
Key Responsibilities: - Leadership and Management: - Supervise and support nursing staff, ensuring they are trained, motivated, and performing to the best of their abilities.
- Conduct regular staff meetings, performance reviews, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Manage staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage and effective shift patterns.
- Resident Care: - Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.
- Ensure that all residents receive personalized and high-quality care that meets their physical, emotional, and social needs.
- Regularly assess residents' health conditions and update care plans accordingly.
- Act as a point of contact for residents and their families, addressing concerns and providing information as needed.
- Compliance and Quality Assurance: - Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations, including CQC standards.
- Conduct regular audits and quality checks to maintain high standards of care and service.
- Implement policies and procedures to improve care delivery and operational efficiency.
- Communication and Coordination: - Liaise with healthcare professionals, including doctors, therapists, and external agencies, to coordinate comprehensive care for residents.
- Ensure effective communication within the team and with other departments in the nursing home.
- Administrative Duties: - Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of residents' health, care plans, and any incidents or changes.
- Manage budgets and resources effectively, ensuring cost-effective use of supplies and equipment.
- Participate in the recruitment, selection, and induction of new staff members.
- Professional Development: - Stay current with best practices in nursing and healthcare management through continuous professional development.
- Encourage and facilitate the professional growth of nursing staff.