Clinical Lead - Ferndown, Dorset

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

Job summary

A leading care home group is seeking a Clinical Lead for their Ferndown location, responsible for overseeing clinical management and ensuring optimal care for residents with dementia. The role includes leading a clinical team, engaging with external agencies, and supporting the development of nursing staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, leadership experience, and an understanding of dementia care. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

Relocation assistance

Professional subscriptions reimbursed

Induction and training

Hot meals on duty

Real career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience leading a clinical team in a care home setting.
• Knowledge of dementia care practices.
• Ability to undertake clinical governance and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical management at Amberwood House.
• Ensure the best clinical care for residents.
• Engage with external agencies for optimal resident care.
• Support the development of nursing staff and student placements.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Nursing qualification

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: Ferndown, Dorset

Closing Date: 22/01/2026

Clinical Lead

£52k per annum + up to 40% bonus

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

At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more

(Please note you will be contacted prior to the closing date, interviews will be ongoing and we may close this vacancy early).

Introduction

We’re looking for an experienced supernumerary Clinical Lead to lead the clinical management at Amberwood House in Ferndown, Dorset, 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.

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