Clinical Lead
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19 to £24 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | SE19 3PY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Purosearch |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JOB-57319-20726 |
Summary
Clinical Lead – Nursing Home
Thornton Heath, London
Starting from £19-£24 per hour
Full-time – mixture of supernumerary and on-the-floor hours
Overtime available
Are you a passionate, clinically strong nurse looking to take the next step in your career? I am seeking an experienced Clinical Lead / Deputy Manager to join a friendly, dedicated team at a lovely medium-sized nursing home located near Canterbury, Kent.
About the Role
As Clinical Lead, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Home Manager with the day to day running of the home, ensuring the highest standards of clinical and personal care for our residents. You will divide your time between hands on nursing leadership and supernumerary duties, ensuring compliance, mentoring staff, and driving excellence throughout the home.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and support the nursing and care team to deliver exceptional person-centred care
Provide strong clinical guidance and expertise across all aspects of care delivery
Ensure the home maintains high standards in line with CQC requirements and company policies
Carry out care plan audits, clinical risk assessments, and staff supervision
Support residents living with dementia, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing
Deputise for the Home Manager when required and help maintain a positive, supportive culture
The ideal candidate will:
Be a Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with a valid NMC PIN
Have previous experience working in a nursing home environment
Be clinically confident, proactive, and passionate about delivering quality care
Have solid CQC and dementia care knowledge
Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Be an experienced Clinical Lead or Deputy Manager, or a Senior Nurse ready to step up into a leadership role
Benefits
Competitive hourly rate ranging from £19.00- £24.00 per hour
Full time position
Supportive management team and positive working culture
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
A rewarding role where you can truly make a difference in residents lives
If you’re a confident, compassionate nurse with strong clinical and leadership skills, I would love to hear from you!
Call Ross @ Purosearch on 02079527641 or email your CV over to me r.purbrick@purosearch.com