Clinical Lead
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
£55,000 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 2237
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2237 (87% match) is an eligible occupation, and Orchard Care Homes is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2237 (Other registered nursing professionals) · 87% match
- Likely 2232 (Registered community nurses) · 8% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2237 Other registered nursing professionals Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
2232 Registered community nurses Also possible | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Clinical Lead - Dementia
Location: Lansbury Court Care Home - Parkhouse Avenue, Castletown, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 3DF
Salary: £55,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week (must be flexible to work across 7 days)
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for leadership and clinical excellence? Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a Clinical Lead Nurse to join our dedicated team at Lansbury Court in Sunderland. This is a pivotal role where you’ll lead and support our nursing and care teams to deliver outstanding, person-centred care to our residents in out Reconnect community.
What is Reconnect?
Reconnect is Orchard Healthcare Groups’ award-winning model of dementia care, designed to help people living with dementia reconnect with the life they love. These specialist communities are built around the principles of independence, engagement, and meaningful living.
Reconnect Communities Feature
- Homely environments with fully equipped kitchens and utility rooms
- Dedicated hobby spaces such as gardening rooms, DIY workshops, and creative studios
- A higher ratio of dementia-trained staff providing 24/7 support
- Personalised care plans and innovative wellbeing monitoring technology
Over the past few years, Orchard has successfully launched 10 Reconnect services, with another currently underway. This growth is part of our wider strategy to expand the volume of Reconnect services across both dementia and elderly mental health care, positioning Orchard as the UK’s number one elderly specialist care provider.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance to nursing and care staff.
- Supervise, monitor, and evaluate care delivery to ensure high standards and regulatory compliance.
- Support the implementation of best practices and quality improvement strategies.
- Promote infection control standards and the Gold Standards Framework.
- Lead service development initiatives and support nurse revalidation.
- Facilitate training, induction, and personal development plans for staff.
- Maintain effective communication with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Conduct audits, investigate complaints, and liaise with CQC and Social Services as needed.
- Salary £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
- NMC PIN Renewal
- Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop
- Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony
- Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App
- Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration (RGN, RMN or RNLD)
- Minimum 6 months leadership experience in a clinical setting
- Experience in teaching and assessing (qualification desirable).
- Experience of supporting teams to deliver person-centred care using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), with the skills and confidence to guide staff in managing behaviours of concern and experience of PMVA
- Experienced working within a care home setting
A former mining community, Castletown is an area of Sunderland north of the River Wear and close to Hylton Castle. With good road access to Wessington Way, Lansbury Court care home is a single-storey modern home that has been purpose-built to provide specialist care tailored to both younger adults and older people living with dementia.
Orchard Healthcare Group has a network of 23 care homes and has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.
“We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.”
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Where this offer sits in the market
Other registered nursing professionals (SOC 2237) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~511k in sample- Offer £55,000
- Middle half £33,748–47,112
- Median £39,260
Even the bottom of this range, £55,000, beats the market's 75th percentile. Orchard Care Homes pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
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