Clinical Lead Join the Team at Carlingford Lodge Care Home Located in the picturesque port town of Warrenpoint, nestled at the head of Carlingford Lough and just five miles south of Newry, Carlingford Lodge Care Home offers a warm and supportive environment for our residents. Our home provides nursing care for 58 residents across three specialised units: General Nursing, Dementia Nursing, and General Residential. Led by our Home Manager, our professional team of nurses and carers work closely together, supported by dedicated administrative staff and ancillary teams including housekeeping, catering, and maintenance, to ensure the highest standard of care. If you are passionate about delivering compassionate, person-centred care in a beautiful setting, we’d love to hear from you. The Role At Healthcare Ireland we pride ourselves on the quality of our resident care, which begins with our clinical standards. The Clinical Lead is a nursing position, responsible for the continuous improvement of person - centred care in our Homes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practice. This is a leadership role, working closely with the Home Manager, Deputy Manager, and care team to provide guidance and support on the clinical requirements of the Home. About the role The Responsibilities: • Provide clinical support to qualify nurses. • Provide guidance and support around person centred care planning and documentation. • Provide guidance and support around the management of medicines within home. • Assess competency of qualified Nurses and develop individual plans. • Conduct audits within the services where required and provide detailed feedback. • Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required as designated by the Home Manager. The Benefits • Paid annual leave • The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company • Continuous professional development and training • Values-led culture • Enhanced overtime rate available • Opportunities for progression • Pension plan (if applicable) • Attractive hourly rate • Access NI • NMC reimbursed after qualifying period • Uniforms & PPE supplied • Monthly incentives and recognition awards • Free parking We can offer sponsorship for this role, for candidates within the UK . Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. About the company Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment. We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability. Required Criteria • Right to work in the UK. • Minimum 2 years’ experience as a UK NMC Registered Nurse. • Previous experience in a clinical leadership role within a care home or similar residential care setting. • In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements, care home standards, and best practices in elderly care. • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to mentor, coach, and motivate care staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. • Proficient in care planning, documentation, and medication management processes. • Sound judgment, problem-solving abilities, and crisis management skills. • Commitment to promoting dignity, autonomy, and well-being for residents. • Flexibility to adapt to changing needs and priorities within a dynamic care environment. Desired Criteria Skills you'll need