# Divisional Clinical Lead > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/divisional-clinical-lead/5944cd4f-685c-421e-a020-3732a1a2c8ba - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/divisional-clinical-lead/5944cd4f-685c-421e-a020-3732a1a2c8ba.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Salary:** £70,000 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-13T16:02:32.588Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7554?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1526143485&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As the Divisional Clinical Lead Nurse for Barchester's Hospitals and Complex Care division, you'll use your leadership skills to ensure the provision of the quality, person-centred care and support we're known for across the division. The role will cover 6 hospitals and 8 care homes across England. We'll look to you to supervise and motivate your national team, demonstrating confidence in a range of challenging environments. You will work closely with the Regional Director, Home Managers, and senior clinical staff to implement key actions to address any issues and continually improve care standards. The division supports patients who are detained under the Mental Health Act, as well as those with organic/hereditary mental health conditions, so we are looking for an experienced and diverse nurse who will be able to make a real difference to our clinical staff and residents. ABOUT YOU To join as a Divisional Clinical Lead, you'll need to be an ambitious Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration and evidence of continued ### Main duties of the job As the Divisional Clinical Lead Nurse for Barchester's Hospitals and Complex Care division, you will ensure the provision of quality, person-centred care across the division, covering 6 hospitals and 8 care homes in England. This role involves supervising and motivating a national team in a variety of challenging environments, working closely with the Regional Director, Home Managers, and senior clinical staff to address issues and improve care standards. The division caters to patients detained under the Mental Health Act and those with mental health conditions. The role requires a Registered Nurse with NMC registration, care home and hospital experience, and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and the Mental Health Act 1983. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is an organisation known for providing quality, person-centred care throughout its facilities, including hospitals and complex care divisions. The organisation operates across England, boasting a total of 6 hospitals and 8 care homes. Barchester Healthcare is committed to maintaining high care standards through the supervision and motivation of its national team. With a focus on delivering care for patients detained under the Mental Health Act as well as those with a variety of mental health conditions, Barchester Healthcare showcases its dedication to supporting a diverse range of patients, making a real impact in the field of healthcare. ### Details - Date posted: 13 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £70,000 a year - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1526143485 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Milton Keynes, MK6 5LS, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As the Divisional Clinical Lead Nurse for Barchester's Hospitals and Complex Care division, you'll use your leadership skills to ensure the provision of the quality, person-centred care and support we're known for across the division. The role will cover 6 hospitals and 8 care homes across England. We'll look to you to supervise and motivate your national team, demonstrating confidence in a range of challenging environments. You will work closely with the Regional Director, Home Managers, and senior clinical staff to implement key actions to address any issues and continually improve care standards. The division supports patients who are detained under the Mental Health Act, as well as those with organic/hereditary mental health conditions, so we are looking for an experienced and diverse nurse who will be able to make a real difference to our clinical staff and residents. ABOUT YOUTo join as a Divisional Clinical Lead, you'll need to be an ambitious Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration and evidence of continued professional development. The ideal candidate will have both care home and hospital experience, and will have worked as a clinical mentor. You will have a strong understanding of current regulatory requirements and an up-to-date knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and Code of Practice. Combining a sharp analytical mind with the ability to share knowledge, build relationships, and deliver on your action plans, your leadership will 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 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 one, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.*Terms and conditions apply. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - To qualify for the Divisional Clinical Lead role, candidates need to be ambitious Registered Nurses with active NMC registration. Experience in both care home and hospital settings is essential, as is a history of working as a clinical mentor. A profound understanding of current healthcare regulatory requirements and up-to-date knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and its Code of Practice are crucial. Strong analytical abilities, along with excellent relationship-building skills and leadership that can drive action plans and deliver impressive results, are also essential to succeeding in this role. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.