Clinical Development Nurse

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for residents in nine of our care homes in the areas of Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Northampton, Gosmore, Melbourn and St Peter in Jersey. 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 di

Main duties of the job

As a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, your role entails leading, supporting, and enhancing clinical governance and quality of care for residents across nine care homes located in Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Northampton, Gosmore, Melbourn, and St Peter in Jersey. You will be responsible for ensuring each home's performance meets the highest clinical standards. This involves monthly reviews of the clinical governance database and KPIs, analyzing outcomes to develop practical strategies to meet all regulations, and facilitating continuous care improvement. Collaborating with the Regional Director, improvement specialists, and senior clinical staff, you will support the ongoing elevation of standards and help implement key actions to address arising issues. Your duties may include organizing new training, attracting key senior clinical staff, and conducting clinical investigations, utilizing your leadership abilities and passion for delivering top-quality care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of nursing and residential care in the UK, committed to offering high-quality healthcare services across its numerous care homes. The organization is dedicated to ensuring that residents receive the highest standard of care, reflecting the quality expected for one's own loved ones. They employ dedicated healthcare professionals to provide compassionate and comprehensive care tailored to the needs of each individual resident. Barchester Healthcare also focuses on fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for both residents and staff by promoting continuous professional development and offering a robust rewards package to their employees. As part of their commitment to excellence, Barchester engages in continuous quality improvement initiatives and rigorous clinical governance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and enhance the overall care experience.

Details

• Date posted: 20 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £54,000 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1528508121
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Melbourn, SG8 6FY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Regional Clinical Development Nurse at Barchester, you'll lead, support and continuously improve the clinical governance and quality of care for residents in nine of our care homes in the areas of Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Northampton, Gosmore, Melbourn and St Peter in Jersey.

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 (RGN) 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 Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme 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.

*Terms and conditions apply.