Clinical Development Nurse
About this role
Regional Clinical Development Nurse - Days (Travel Required)
Location: Middletown Grange Care Home, Middletown, Hailey Nr Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 9UB (Supporting 9 homes across Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Northampton, Gosmore, Melbourn, and St Peter)
Company: Barchester Healthcare (Presented via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)
Job Overview
Are you an experienced, ambitious Registered Nurse looking for a high-impact regional leadership role? Partnering with Barchester Healthcare, Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is seeking a dedicated Clinical Development Nurse to lead, support, and continuously improve clinical governance and quality of care across nine care homes in the region.
In this vital role, you will analyze KPIs, implement improvement strategies, mentor clinical teams, and ensure every location performs to the absolute highest clinical standards.
Pay Rate: £54,000.00 per annum (Permanent)
Hours: 40.00 hours per week
Shifts: Days
Requirements: Regular regional travel required; current NMC registration and driving license
Closing Date: 1 September 2026
Key Responsibilities
Lead and improve clinical governance and quality of care across designated regional care homes.
Review monthly clinical databases and KPIs to analyze results and formulate practical action plans.
Collaborate closely with Regional Directors, improvement specialists, and senior home staff to address issues and elevate standards.
Organize targeted clinical training, assist in recruiting key senior clinical staff, and lead clinical investigations.
Drive continual improvement to ensure all regulatory requirements are consistently met and exceeded.
What We Are Looking For
Current NMC Registration (RGN) with evidence of continued professional development.
Strong, up-to-date knowledge of current regulatory requirements and care home operations.
Proven experience as a confident clinical mentor, supporting newly qualified and experienced nurses alike.
A sharp analytical mind, excellent relationship-building skills, and a proven track record of delivering on action plans.
A willingness and flexibility for regular regional travel.
Rewards & Package
Competitive Salary: £54,000.00 per annum.
Company Perks: Company car, mobile phone, and laptop provided.
Financial Incentives: Automatic enrolment into the company profit share scheme.
Professional Growth: Free learning and continuous career development opportunities.
Bonus Schemes: 'Nurse Mentor' and 'Refer a Friend' bonus programmes.
Visa Support: Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fees for eligible nurses (Terms and conditions apply).
Discounts: A wide range of holiday, retail, and leisure savings.