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Clinical Lead – Elderly Care – NMC Pin Essential

Location: Exeter, Devon

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week (2 x 12-hour clinical shifts + 2 x supernumerary days)

PLEASE NOTE: A valid and in-date NMC pin is essential for this position. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship currently.

Benefits:

* Competitive annual salary – £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience

* Paid breaks and paid handovers

* 2 supernumerary days for office and administration duties each week

* NMC pin renewal funded

* Enhanced DBS check provided

* 35 days holiday including bank holidays

* Free on-site parking

* Pension scheme

* Ongoing training and development support

* Strong internal career progression opportunities

Overview:

Compass Associates are proud to be working with a reputable care provider offering exceptional standards of residential and nursing care for elderly residents across the South West. They are seeking a Clinical Lead to join their dedicated and dynamic team at a warm, welcoming 35-bed dual-registered home based just outside of Exeter.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for elderly care and proven team leadership abilities to step into a senior clinical role. With a balance of hands-on nursing shifts and dedicated time for leadership duties, this role offers a rewarding blend of clinical care and team development responsibilities.

Role Responsibilities:

* Lead two clinical shifts and two supernumerary days per week

* Complete medication rounds and clinical assessments

* Review and develop person-centred care plans

* Supervise, support and clinically develop a team of 4 nurses, 6 carers, and 1 Team Leader per shift

* Participate in GP rounds and liaise with families and external professionals

* Support audits, training, compliance and quality assurance

* Act as a role model and lead by example within a small, close-knit team

Requirements:

* NMC Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health) – RGN or RMN

* Strong clinical background and experience in a care home setting

* At least two years’ experience in elderly care nursing

* Previous team leadership or clinical lead experience preferred

* Confident, resilient and able to support and challenge effectively

* Passion for high-quality elderly care and continuous improvement

* Willing to work alternate weekends and step in for clinical emergencies when needed

Commutable From:

Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, Cullompton, Crediton, Newton Abbot, Tiverton, Sidmouth and surrounding areas.

Recommendations:

Compass Associates Ltd is acting as the recruitment partner for this permanent vacancy. If you know someone suitable for the role, we offer a referral incentive – receive £200 in John Lewis vouchers if your referral is successfully placed