Clinical Lead

To positively support the Deputy Manager and Manager in providing leadership to the care and support staff

* To have responsibility for leading, supporting and facilitating the nursing and medical needs of service users * To support senior management in the delivery of high-quality care and support, and to deputise when required

* To maintain skills at a current level and undertake required training and development

* To perform in accordance with standards agreed with the Manager, and to follow legislative requirements, relevant regulations and accepted best practice Main responsibilities Role-specific duties The Clinical Lead's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

* Ensure service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are acted upon

* The efficient and effective day-to-day management of care delivery and the staff team to ensure that required standards are maintained

* Ensure all recording systems and organisational documentation are of a high standard and kept up to date

* Provide support and guidance for care staff on nursing and medical matters that are in the scope of being a clinical lead

* Act as a shift leader to monitor and direct the effective running of the unit or other defined area of responsibility

* Ensure all staff receive formal supervision and appraisals

* Oversee the development and implementation of the duty rota ensuring skills mix and numbers on duty are appropriate for the assessed needs of the service users

* Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service

* To undertake initial assessments of potential residents and work in partnership with the resident, their friends / family / advocates; advising on procedures relevant to admission and any changes which may occur throughout the resident's stay, ensuring that risks are identified and managed and care is evidence based to meet the needs of residents.