Clinical Lead - Dorchester, Dorset

Colten Care Limited; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated dementia care home in Dorchester is looking for an experienced Clinical Lead to manage clinical care and lead the nursing team. Responsibilities include ensuring the wellbeing of residents, driving clinical excellence, and engaging with external agencies. The ideal candidate should have strong clinical skills, leadership experience, and a positive approach to care. Competitive salary of £52k per annum with a bonus up to 40% based on performance.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme based on performance

Relocation assistance

Professional subscriptions reimbursed

Induction and training support

Friendly teams

Career progression opportunities

Staff recommendation reward scheme

Hot meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care with a focus on dementia nursing.
• Ability to lead clinical teams effectively.
• Proven judgment and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical management at Castle View, ensuring high standards of care.
• Work with Nurses to promote clinical excellence and engage with external agencies.
• Support the development of the nursing team and assist student nurses.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Team management

Leadership

Education

Nurse Qualified Deputy Manager or Clinical Head of Care

Job description

Salary: £52k per annum + up to 40% bonus

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, including some weekends, occasional nights and share of the ‘on-call’ support line.

Location: Dorchester, Dorset

Site: Castle View

Closing Date: 22/01/2026

Clinical Lead

Introduction

We’re looking for an experienced supernumerary Clinical Lead to lead the clinical management at Castle View, Dorchester, our dedicated dementia nursing home with a reputation that is second to none.

Our residents live with moderate to high frailty needs and a diagnosis of dementia. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the best clinical care for residents while promoting their continued wellbeing and independence through delivery of our dementia strategy.

You’ll lead the clinical team, working with Nurses to drive forward the clinical excellence in the home, engaging with external agencies as and when required to ensure the best possible care for our residents. You’ll be responsible for the clinical governance, undertaking audits supported by Clinical and Quality Managers. In addition, you’ll have a key role in the development of your nurse team and support of student nurses on placements.

If you want to be part of something truly special where there is opportunity to develop your career, we’d love you to apply. A member of our dedicated recruitment team will then be in touch to discuss the position in more detail. Informal discussions with our Clinical Managers and visits to the home can be arranged.

About you

You’ll have excellent clinical skills with sound judgement and great communication, able to lead with a “can-do” attitude. Ideally, you’ll be a Clinical Lead, Nurse Qualified Deputy Manager or Clinical Head of Care, with care home, frailty/dementia experience.

You’ll be a team player, with attention to detail and a sense of fun. You’ll inspire, motivate and manage our talented team, happily taking the lead to manage everyday tasks in the absence of the Home Manager.

You’re personable and enjoy all aspects of nursing, with a positive outlook on the future of care.

Essential requirement- Business insurance is essential due to travel during work hours

We’re an award‑winning, family‑owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do.

We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator.

If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care.

Benefits

• Generous bonus scheme based on performance against clinical KPI’s (up to 40% of salary)
• Relocation assistance (conditions apply)
• Professional subscriptions reimbursed, including NMC registrations
• Induction, training and ‘on the job’ support from day one
• Fantastic, homely environments
• Friendly teams
• 24/7 network of internal senior clinical and facilities support
• Real career progression opportunities
• Staff recommendation reward scheme, up to £1,000 (terms apply)
• Hot meals on duty, choose from the daily menu