Interim Clinical Lead
CV-LibraryPreston, LancashirecontractPosted: 5 October 2026
Apply NowKeystone Care is working with a well-established care provider to appoint an experienced Registered Nurse as an Interim Clinical Lead.
This is an opportunity to provide strong clinical leadership within a well-established nursing and residential care service supporting older people, including individuals with dementia and complex care needs.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing and care team.
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Ensure high standards of clinical care, governance and resident safety.
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Oversee care planning, medication, audits, risk management and clinical documentation.
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Support staff with clinical guidance, supervision and development.
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Work alongside the Registered Manager to maintain and improve quality standards.
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Liaise with GPs, community teams and other healthcare professionals.
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Support the service with regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
About You
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Must be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
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Previous experience in a nursing home or similar adult social care setting.
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Experience in a Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, Deputy Matron or senior nursing position.
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Strong knowledge of clinical governance and CQC requirements.
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Confident leader with the ability to quickly establish credibility within a team.
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Hands-on, proactive and able to make an immediate impact
This is an opportunity to provide strong clinical leadership within a well-established nursing and residential care service supporting older people, including individuals with dementia and complex care needs.
Key Responsibilities
*
Provide clinical leadership and support to the nursing and care team.
*
Ensure high standards of clinical care, governance and resident safety.
*
Oversee care planning, medication, audits, risk management and clinical documentation.
*
Support staff with clinical guidance, supervision and development.
*
Work alongside the Registered Manager to maintain and improve quality standards.
*
Liaise with GPs, community teams and other healthcare professionals.
*
Support the service with regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
About You
*
Must be a Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
*
Previous experience in a nursing home or similar adult social care setting.
*
Experience in a Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, Deputy Matron or senior nursing position.
*
Strong knowledge of clinical governance and CQC requirements.
*
Confident leader with the ability to quickly establish credibility within a team.
*
Hands-on, proactive and able to make an immediate impact