Clinical Lead Nurse - Adult Services
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Clinical Lead Nurse
Adult Services
Part time 24-32 hours per week (3-4 days per week) - Flexible, specific hours/days to be discussed at interview
Please note: This role will include some evenings and weekend working
Salary: Band 7
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Clinical Lead Nurse- Adult Services to join our team at Diverse Abilities and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding, person-centred care for individuals with complex needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with leadership skills, supporting and mentoring a multidisciplinary team and ensuring the highest standards of care, safety and compliance.
More about the role…
What will you be doing?
Clinical Leadership & Care Delivery
Lead on assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for adults with complex health needs
Support and guide staff to deliver holistic, person-centred care
Champion dignity, respect and independence
Safeguarding & Compliance
Play a key role in safeguarding processes and referrals
Ensure compliance with CQC, Ofsted and infection control standards
Conduct audits and implement quality improvements
Team Leadership & Support
Manage and supervise the adult nursing team
Provide mentorship, supervision and clinical guidance
Support service managers with key clinical decisions
Step in to cover senior nursing roles when required
Training & Development
Deliver clinical training and assess staff competencies
Promote continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
Contribute to clinical policy updates and working groups
Collaboration & Coordination
Work closely with families, external professionals and multidisciplinary teams
Support service transitions and continuity of care
Maintain strong communication with external agencies
What are we looking for?
Essential:
Current professional registration with strong clinical experience (e.g. Registered Adult Nurse)
Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to best practice
Recent senior‑level experience in an acute clinical setting
Experience working with adults and/or children with disabilities
Excellent communication, organisation and decision‑making skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across services
Knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Safeguarding Practices, CQC and Ofsted frameworks
UK Manual driving license with business insurance and use of own vehicle
Desirable (or willingness to develop):
Experience in training delivery
What do we offer you?
6 weeks paid holiday
Blue Light Card- Discounts for shops , restaurants etc..
Pension scheme
Access to ‘cycle to work’ benefits
Company Events
Refer a friend scheme
For full details on requirements and essential skills required for this role, check the job description linked above.
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Abilities is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults that we support and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to the post commencing. The Charity is an equal opportunities employer.
Benefits and bonuses
We offer a wide range of employee rewards and benefits. These include access to hundreds of retailer, restaurant, entertainment, and hotel discounts through Blue Light Card, auto-enrolment pensions, paid accrued holiday, and a cycle to work scheme. Click here for a full list of our rewards and benefits.
You’ll also get paid while you complete your training and as you proceed to any diplomas.
We provide long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25+ years including bonuses, vouchers, and additional paid time off.
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