Clinical Lead

Cairdean House
Edinburgh, Scotland

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Edinburgh, Scotland

Are you a passionate and caring Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK as Clinical Lead and we will give you all the support and training you need to develop your specialist nursing skills.

The Role

Lead the nursing team and be responsible for delivering individual care plans.
Deputise for the management team and work with local GPs and other healthcare professionals.
Lead, support and inspire your team members, making sure your residents get the very best one-to-one care. It’s a highly collaborative setting, where everyone pulls together.
Have good knowledge of care planning and clinical compliance.

As a Clinical Lead these are some of our benefits, you’ll receive by joining the Care UK family

Paid Annual NMC Registration (T&Cs apply)
Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Wellbeing support

Skills/Experience Required

An NMC Registered Nurse
Understands clinical assessment tools like Waterlow and MUST
Experienced in writing comprehensive care plans
Have held a clinical leadership role and can demonstrate managing others

You’re a senior nurse with a passion for caring for older people. You want to spend more time doing what you do best – nursing, providing care and helping vulnerable people lead happier, healthier lives.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

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At a glance

Location

185 Redford Road
Colinton
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH13 9PN

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Pay

Up to £23.00

Shifts

Days

Contract

Permanent

Reference

SYS-6536

Why work at Cairdean House

At Care UK's Cairdean House in Colinton, Edinburgh, providing the highest standard of care for residents is at the heart of what we do. As part of our friendly team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and the support to go far.

Our team works in a purpose-built care home with a family atmosphere. We provide exceptional nursing, residential and dementia care with fantastic facilities for residents, including hair and beauty salon, coffee shop, and cinema, along with lovely gardens and outdoor terrace areas.

We truly believe that every one of us makes a difference. If you're a passionate, caring individual who works well in a team, consider a rewarding career at Cairdean House.

A Clinical Deputy Manager role at Care UK

A clinical career at Care UK

We offer clear career paths for nurses with lots of exciting opportunities at Care UK. If you're an experienced nurse looking to take the next step, we'll help you progress quickly in your career by giving you training tailored to your personal career goals.

We’ll empower you by giving you responsibility and encouraging you to mentor colleagues and develop specialist skills. Whether you’re coming from a hospital, another care setting or overseas, we’ll give you a home for your nursing skills – and help you build a fulfilling career.

Everyone needs to feel motivated and rewarded, so we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. Read more here.

Here at Care UK, we want all our colleagues to have a long and successful career with us. Our vision is to provide an inclusive training culture that empowers all colleagues with sector-leading development opportunities. View our opportunities for apprenticeships, development programmes and career progression.

At Care UK, we're proud to promote our diverse workforce and are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture. Our teams’ wellbeing is our top priority, and we believe it’s important to foster a culture of promoting open and honest conversations. Read more here.

As a colleague at Care UK, we believe it’s important that you know what you can expect from your manager to ensure people are fairly treated and properly recognised from day one. Our People Promise sets out clearly what you can expect from your manager and Care UK.

Trusted to care

A closely-knit team of managers, carers, nurses and support colleagues – and each of us is dedicated to your loved one’s care, health and wellbeing.

I’m proud to be home manager at Cairdean House care home. I’ve been a qualified nurse for over 40 years and have managed care homes for the past 18 years. Along the way, I’ve completed my SVQ 4 in management, all mandatory training and hold certificates in working with children with special needs and in inclusion skills.

I chose to work at Care UK because of its strong reputation as a good company. In my role, it’s important to be open, honest, organised and to have a good sense of humour. Having strong listening skills and responding to issues in a timely manner is essential.

My favourite part of the day is walking around the home, chatting with staff, residents and relatives, and looking for ways to continue improving our environment. One of my proudest achievements was commissioning a care home from a building site into a luxury care setting.

It’s incredibly rewarding to see residents enjoying some well-deserved self-care, feeling happy and getting involved in activities. It’s also great to receive good ratings from external and internal inspections.

Outside of work, I enjoy music, singing and spending time with my granddaughter.

Angela Burns Home Manager

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LaingBuisson Awards 2020 finalist

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2020 finalist

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UK Employee Experience Awards 2024 winner - Best Company to Work For (large company)

Leaders in Care Awards 2024 finalist - Andrew Knight, Executive of the Year

LaingBussion Awards 2024 finalist - Care Home Group of the Year

National Dementia Care Awards 2024 finalist - Inspirational Leader in Dementia Care, Alison Butler

Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards 2024 finalist - HR & Recruiter award, Victoria Cole

National Care Awards 2021 winner - Care Home of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2001 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

Care Home Awards 2021 winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2021 winner - Catering Team of the Year

National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 finalist

Care Home Professional Power List 2021

Social Care Top Leaders Awards 2021 finalist

LaingBuisson Award 2021 winner - Property Developer of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2021 winner

Health Investor Award 2022 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

Public Sector Catering Awards 2022 finalists - Care Catering AND Chef of the Year

Nursing Times Awards 2023 winner - Nursing in Social Care

Public Sector Catering Awards 2025 winner - Care Catering Award

Leading Women in Care Awards 2025 finalist - Leader of the Future, Amanda Holland

Care Home Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Health and Nutrition Award

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year Award - Andrew Mussett

Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2025 finalist - Workforce Development Award

Love Laundry Awards 2024 finalist - Care Home Group

Greater Essex Careers Hub 2024 winner - Employer Encounter of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2024 finalist - Care Group of the Year

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Stars of Social Care Awards 2025 finalist - Great Marketeer Award (The Big Dementia Conversation)

Dementia Care Awards 2025 finalist - The Dementia Care Employer (Residential) Award

Health Investor Awards 2025 finalist - Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year - Large Group (30+)

Care Home Awards 2023 winner - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities

Care Home Awards 2022 winner - Outstanding Larger Care Provider

Care Home Professional Power List 2022

Dementia Care Awards 2022 winner - Best Dementia Care Inspiring Leader

NACC Awards 2022 winner - Care Establishment of the Year

Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2022 finalist

Caring UK Awards 2022 winner - Midlands & Wales Care Home of the Year

Social Care Top 30 Award 2022 finalist

LaingBuisson Award 2022 finalist - Large Residential Care

National Care Awards 2022 winner - Care Operations/Area Manager

Leaders in Care Awards 2022 finalist - Care Home Provider of the Year

Health Investor Awards 2023 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

UK Employee Experience Awards 2023 winner - Best Employee Engagement

RoSPA Awards 2023 winner - Silver Award

Care Home Catering Awards 2023 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Public Sector Catering Awards 2023 winner - Care Catering Award

Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2024 finalist - Public Sector Chef Award

Dementia Care Awards 2024 finalist - The Dementia Friendly Business Award

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2024 winner - Use of Technology

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2024 finalist - Best Place to Work

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Stars of Social Care Awards 2024 winner - Recruitment and Retention Award

The National Care Awards 2024 winner - Care Home Group (Large)

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2024 finalist - Catering Team of the year Award

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Care Home Awards 2025 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider (over 75 homes)

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2025

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Clinical Lead

Edinburgh, Scotland

At a glance

Why work at Cairdean House

A Clinical Deputy Manager role at Care UK

A clinical career at Care UK

Trusted to care

Are you happy to accept 'Functional' cookies?

Clinical Lead

Edinburgh, Scotland

At a glance

Why work at Cairdean House

A Clinical Deputy Manager role at Care UK

A clinical career at Care UK

Rewards and benefits

Learning and development

Diversity and inclusion

Our People Promise

Trusted to care