Clinical Lead

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead to join our warm and friendly team at Whitgift House.

The Clinical Lead is an integral role within the Home. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strong clinical leadership to ensure the delivery of safe effective and person-centred care to residents.

As clinical lead you will oversee clinical standards; guide support and direct nursing and care teams; and ensure compliance with regulatory and professional requirements.

This role bridges management and frontline care; promoting best practice continuous improvement and a culture of dignity compassion and respect. It is integral in maintaining high-quality clinical outcomes safeguarding residents wellbeing and supporting colleague development within a multidisciplinary care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible and effective clinical leadership.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
• Conduct regular audits ensuring ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and internal audit procedures.
• Mentor guide develop and supervise team members through supervision and training.
• Work collaboratively with senior management and external stakeholders
• Lead development initiatives in the clinical function and the wider home to improve resident and colleague outcomes and experiences.
• Be integral in the creation and management of clinical budgets and resources
• Lead on safeguarding risk management and incident reporting and reviews.
• Promote a positive open and supportive working culture.

This is an overview of the key responsibilities. Please refer to the job descriptionfor more detailed information.

About You

• Holds a Registered Nurse (NMC) qualification and has an active nursing licence
• Has significant experience (and clinical knowledge) in the care of older adults
• Has proven experience in a Senior Registered Nurse or Clinical lead role
• Demonstrates strong leadership communication and decision-making skills
• Has a solid understanding of clinical governance and quality standards
• Is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care

The closing date for applications is 8 April 2026. The application window may close earlier however dependent upon the volume of applications received. As such a prompt expression of interest is recommended.

Our three Homes: The Whitgift Almshouses Whitgift House and Wilhelmina House are happy thriving and secure communities where staff are on hand 24 hours a day to provide the highest standards of care. Within Whitgift Care we like to call ourselves a family where our core values of respect dignity and privacy are our priority.

We are proud to be part of theJohn Whitgift Foundation a local charity in Croydon whose mission is to provide education for the young and care for the elderly since its establishment by our Founder Archbishop John Whitgift in 1596.

John Whitgift Foundation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young and elderly people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to comply with all safeguarding procedures including an Enhanced DBS check.