Help Shape the Future of Clinical Leadership in Adult Social Care
Clinical Nurse Lead (Strategic Programme Lead)
Clinical Nurse Lead (Training and Development Lead)
Hours: 18.5 hours per week (2.5 days) each
Salary: £19,500 per annum (£39,000 FTE)
Contract: Fixed-term for 18 months
Location: Hybrid, based at Partners in Care with travel across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin
Be part of something different.
Partners in Care is launching an exciting new Clinical Nurse Lead Programme, funded by the Rayne Foundation, to strengthen clinical leadership across the independent adult social care sector.
Working alongside care providers, Shropshire Council, Telford & Wrekin Council, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board and other partners, these brand-new roles will help build a confident, connected and highly skilled workforce that delivers outstanding person-centred care.
We are recruiting two experienced Registered Nurses into complementary roles that will work closely together to deliver the programme. Together, these complementary roles will provide strategic leadership, professional support and clinical education across the independent care sector.
Whether your passion lies in influencing systems and partnerships or developing people and learning, we'd love to hear from you.
Which role suits you?
Clinical Nurse Lead – Strategic Programme Lead
Are you a strategic thinker who enjoys influencing change across organisations?
You'll provide strategic leadership for the programme, build relationships with senior partners, shape strategic priorities and use workforce intelligence to improve clinical leadership across adult social care.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in programme leadership, quality improvement, partnership working and system-wide transformation.
Strategice Programme Lead Job Description and Person Specification
Clinical Nurse Lead – Training & Development Lead
Do you enjoy teaching, coaching and helping others reach their potential?
You'll design and deliver an engaging clinical education programme for the independent social care workforce, facilitate reflective practice, develop practical learning resources and support providers to embed learning into everyday practice that improves confidence, competence and quality of care.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about education, workforce development, mentorship and improving clinical confidence.
Training and Development Lead Job Description and Person Specification
We're looking for nurses who:
- Are Registered Nurses with current NMC registration.
- Have substantial post-registration experience.
- Are passionate about improving adult social care.
- Build trusted relationships.
- Can influence and inspire others.
- Enjoy working collaboratively.
- Inspire confidence through compassionate leadership.
- Share our commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.
Why join Partners in Care?
Partners in Care is the recognised independent adult social care association supporting providers across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Cheshire.
This programme offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of nursing within adult social care not by working in one service, but by supporting an entire care system.
You'll work with passionate colleagues, innovative partners and dedicated care providers to improve clinical practice, strengthen professional development and create better outcomes for the people who rely on care and support every day.
What we offer
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- Ongoing professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative team.
Join us
Whether your expertise is strategic leadership or education and workforce development, you'll play a vital role in helping adult social care thrive.
If you're looking for a role where your experience, ideas and leadership can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Together, let's build a stronger, more connected future for adult social care.
Application deadline is Thursday 6th August 2026.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 12th August 2026 and Thursday 13th August 2026 at Partners in Care, Annscroft, Shrewsbury.
Please send CVs and a covering letter identifying if you have a preference in which post you are applying for and the reasons why you are applying to
For an informal discussion contact, Claire Smout, Chief Officer – Partners in Care email:
At Partners in Care, we are committed to creating a values-led culture where all staff are supported to contribute to their full potential. Everyone across our organisation is expected to play a part in helping us achieve our aspirations for equality, equity, diversity and inclusion. To find out more, please visit our About Us page.
At Partners in Care, we are committed to ensuring our People are representative of the communities and society we support. This includes representation across all equality characteristics, including age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief. We value the lived experience that a diverse workforce brings, as it strengthens all areas of our work and supports the adult social care sector to provide the highest quality care.
Information about reasonable adjustments
We want all applicants to be able to fully participate in our recruitment and selection processes. We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments from applicants with disabilities, impairments or health conditions, and will consider what support may be available throughout the recruitment process.
Please contact Partners in Care by emailing