Clinical Lead

Posted 26 January 2026
Salary £43,056 per year
LocationWest Midlands
Job type Permanent
Specialism Nursing
Reference73203
Expiry 24 February 2026

Job description

Clinical Lead 

Location: Smethwick

Salary: £23.00 + per hour 

Contract: Full-time, Permanent - Days

Shifts: 36 hours - x3 8am to 4pm and x1 7am to 7pm - no on call 

 

Time Recruitment is sourcing a Clinical Lead for a 45-bedded care home in the Smethwick area, providing both nursing and residential care.

 

The service is currently 80% occupied and the main priorities of the role is quality management, staff management and eventually gaining 100% occupancy; you will be teamed with a long standing deputy manager and clinical home manager.

 

This role is ideal for a confident, hands-on leader who can demonstrate strong governance, clinical oversight, and a commitment to driving quality improvements.

 

Key Responsibilities for the Clinical Lead role: 

 

  • Ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and best practice
  • Leading, supporting, and developing the staff team
  • Supervisions and appraisals
  • Support with assessments when required 
  • Driving continuous improvement and preparing for CQC inspection
  • Maintaining high standards of resident-centred care
  • Oversight for the medication management 

Candidate Requirements for Clinical Lead position: 

  • Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN (RGN / RMN)
  • Proven experience as a senior nurse/clinical lead or above 
  • Strong understanding of CQC compliance and inspection frameworks
  • Confident managing nursing services 

What's on Offer here as a Clinical Lead: 

  • Competitive salary 
  • Well-supported role with clear improvement plans in place
  • Longstanding and knowledgable team
  • Hands on supportive senior leadership team
  • No on call - this is done by the deputy and home manager 

Commutable from:

Smethwick, Oldbury, West Bromwich, Bearwood, Harborne, Handsworth, Birmingham, Edgbaston, Halesowen, Rowley Regis, Tipton, Wednesbury, Dudley, Quinton, Selly Oak, Kings Norton.

 

To apply for the Clinical Lead role contact Sarah at Time Recruitment today!