Interim Clinical Lead Nurse

Manchester | £450 per day | Interim Contract | RGN Essential

Are you an experienced Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, or Nursing Home Manager who is passionate about delivering outstanding clinical care? Do you thrive in hands-on roles where you can support nursing teams, improve standards, and lead by example on the floor?

We are working with a well-established 40-bed nursing home in Manchester that is seeking an experienced Interim Clinical Lead Nurse to support the service through a period of improvement and development. This is a highly visible, hands-on role focused on strengthening clinical practice, supporting nurses and carers, and embedding a culture of excellence throughout the home.

This opportunity would suit an experienced nurse leader who enjoys working alongside teams, mentoring staff, and driving quality improvements through clinical presence rather than office-based management.

The Role

As Interim Clinical Lead Nurse, you will be a key clinical presence within the home, working directly alongside nurses and care staff to enhance standards, build confidence, and improve outcomes for residents.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing visible clinical leadership across the home
• Working alongside nurses and carers on the floor to model best practice
• Supporting and coaching nursing staff to improve clinical competence and confidence
• Driving improvements in care planning, documentation, and clinical governance
• Monitoring and improving medication management practices
• Supporting the home to achieve and maintain high standards of resident care
• Identifying areas for clinical improvement and implementing practical solutions
• Conducting audits and quality checks to ensure compliance and best practice
• Supporting the Home Manager with action plans and quality improvement initiatives
• Promoting a positive culture focused on resident wellbeing, dignity, and person-centred care
• Leading by example and helping to create a strong clinical team environment

What We're Looking For

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Active RGN qualification with valid NMC registration
• Previous experience as a Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, Home Manager, or Interim Clinical Specialist
• Strong nursing home experience, ideally within elderly care settings
• Excellent knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, and CQC standards
• A track record of improving clinical standards and supporting nursing teams
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills
• A hands-on approach and willingness to work closely with frontline staff
• The ability to quickly build credibility and positive relationships within established teams

What's on Offer

• £400 per day
• Interim assignment with immediate impact
• Opportunity to influence and improve care quality within a well-established 40-bed service
• Supportive working environment
• Future interim opportunities through Leaders in Care's interim network
• Competitive rates on future assignments

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse leader who enjoys being at the heart of clinical care. Rather than focusing solely on management, you'll be working directly with the nursing team to raise standards, improve practice, and deliver better outcomes for residents. If you're passionate about quality care and leading from the front, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced RGN looking for an Interim Clinical Lead opportunity in Manchester, apply today to find out more.