Clinical Development Partner

Cornwall

£45,736.60 increasing to £48,157.20 after 12 months, with a car allowance £8,445.03 per annum

35 hours per week

Join a care provider leading the way in clinical excellence

Care is a calling, and leading it well takes heart, ambition and purpose. As our new Clinical Development partner, you’ll be committed to delivering exceptional clinical practice and empowering our people to thrive.

We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your Role

· Deliver practice‑based support and guidance to achieve sustainable improvements in clinical practice.

· Provide leadership and role‑model excellence in applying clinical theory and training into practice.

· Deliver and facilitate clinical and restorative supervision to strengthen care quality, competence, confidence and reflective learning.

· Support Internationally Educated Nurses in preparing for successful OSCE completion and NMC registration.

· Work with registered nurses to be effective preceptors, practice assessors and supervisors, and support them through revalidation.

· Ensure effective use of clinical systems, processes, policies, care planning, documentation, competency assessment and risk management.

· Participate in ad hoc and monthly meetings with regional managers and ANPs to agree improvement priorities and success measures.

· Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of regulation, clinical practice, professional issues, best practice and organisational policy.

· Lead and contribute to clinical quality improvement projects, change initiatives and clinical forums, acting as an ambassador for clinical development.

Your Skills

· Hold current NMC registration (or working towards), a nursing degree, full driving licence and Practice Assessor training.

· Bring recent, relevant clinical nursing experience in health or social care, with proven ability to improve practice, manage change and deliver successful improvement projects.

· Demonstrate strong compassionate leadership, excellent communication skills and up‑to‑date clinical competence with sound understanding of professional practice issues.

· Experienced in working within similar settings, including challenged services, and supporting high‑quality nursing practice.

· Confident in using Microsoft Word and Excel, managing time effectively, planning diaries, and communicating through email and online platforms.

Your Rewards:

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• Health and wellbeing support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Enhanced Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us? Apply today and join us in leading the way in care. Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.

• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.

• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.

• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all