Clinical Development Nurse - Norfolk & Suffolk

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE £2000 Golden Hello is one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester As a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for residents in ten of our care homes throughout Norfolk and Suffolk. You'll be expected to support the performance of each home ensuring it performs to the highest clinical standards. Reviewing the clinical governance database and KPIs of each home every month, you'll analyse the results and identify practical strategies to make sure all regulations are met and ensure we continually improve the care we deliver, too. Working closely with the Regional Director, improvement specialists and senior clinical staff in each home, you'll support the continual improvement of standards and help implement key actions to address any issues which arise. Whether you're organising new training, helping attract key senior clinical staff, or delivering clinical investigations, your leadership skills and passion for delivering the best will make a real difference to the residents in our care.

Main duties of the job

The job involves being a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester. This role includes leading, supporting, and continuously improving clinical governance and the quality of care in ten care homes throughout Norfolk and Suffolk. It includes ensuring high clinical standards, reviewing the clinical governance database and KPIs, analysing results, and identifying practical strategies for improvement. The nurse will work closely with the Regional Director, improvement specialists, and senior clinical staff. Responsibilities include organising training, attracting key senior clinical staff, and delivering clinical investigations. Leadership skills and a passion for delivering the best care are essential.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a large care provider that offers a wide range of services for elderly and vulnerable people across the United Kingdom. They are focused on delivering high-quality care tailored to the individual needs of residents. Barchester commits to upholding the highest standards of care and clinical governance in its operations. The company is known for its excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and generous bonuses, and offers opportunities for continuous professional development. Barchester Healthcare aims to create environments where staff can provide quality care that respects each residents individual needs.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1515350127
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Oulton Broad, NR32 3AX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

£2000 Golden Hello is one of the ways we'll reward you when you join BarchesterAs a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for residents in ten of our care homes throughout Norfolk and Suffolk.

You'll be expected to support the performance of each home ensuring it performs to the highest clinical standards. Reviewing the clinical governance database and KPIs of each home every month, you'll analyse the results and identify practical strategies to make sure all regulations are met and ensure we continually improve the care we deliver, too.

Working closely with the Regional Director, improvement specialists and senior clinical staff in each home, you'll support the continual improvement of standards and help implement key actions to address any issues which arise. Whether you're organising new training, helping attract key senior clinical staff, or delivering clinical investigations, your leadership skills and passion for delivering the best will make a real difference to the residents in our care.

Due to the regional nature of this role a willingness for regular travel is essential.

ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll need to be a Registered Nurse RN (General) with a current NMC registration. You must also provide evidence of continued professional development and have a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements. An experienced nurse, you'll have worked in a care home environment and are a confident clinical mentor, including with newly-qualified nurses. Your leadership skills, sharp analytical mind and the ability to share knowledge, build relationships, and deliver on your action plans enables you to deliver impressive results.

REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:

Company car, mobile phone and laptop Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses*

If you'd like to use your clinical and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.