The Clinical Lead Nurse provides senior clinical leadership across community-based services, ensuring the safe delivery of complex care and high clinical standards. The role focuses on assessment, care planning, staff training and clinical oversight for individuals with complex health needs. The Clinical Lead Nurse plays a key role in mobilising new packages of care and supporting staff to deliver safe, effective and person-centred care.
What We Offer
Mileage reimbursement
Autonomous senior clinical role with influence over service delivery
Supportive leadership structure
Opportunities for professional development and service development
Hours of Work
40 hours per week, primarily Monday–Friday daytime, with flexibility required to support service needs including occasional evenings or weekends when mobilising new or complex packages of care.
Location
Community based role across the North of England service areas with regular field working and occasional attendance at the Birmingham office.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership and Oversight
Provide clinical leadership and guidance to healthcare and support staff working in the community
Maintain oversight of complex clinical packages ensuring care is delivered safely and in line with best practice
Act as a point of escalation for clinical concerns and decision making
Complex Care and Package Mobilisation
Lead the mobilisation of new complex care packages, including rapid response and crisis support where required
Support individuals with complex needs including PEG care tracheostomy care respiratory support and other long-term conditions
Liaise with commissioners MDTs and external healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care
Assessments and Care Planning
Undertake clinical assessments and reviews to determine needs risks and required interventions
Develop write and review clinical care plans risk assessments and protocols
Ensure care plans are person-centred evidence-based and reflective of best clinical practice
Training and Staff Development
Deliver and coordinate clinical training and competency assessments for healthcare and support staff
Ensure staff are competent in complex clinical interventions eg PEG and tracheostomy care
Support ongoing professional development and promote reflective practice
Governance Quality and Compliance
Ensure compliance with NMC standards CQC regulations and organisational policies
Contribute to audits incident reviews and quality improvement actions
Provide clinical reports and feedback to the Registered Manager and senior leadership team
Essential Requirements
Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health) with active NMC registration
Proven community-based nursing experience adults and / or children
Significant experience working with complex care
Experience undertaking assessments care planning and risk management
Ability to train assess and support staff competencies
Strong understanding of safeguarding infection control and clinical governance
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (mileage paid)
Right to work in the UK
Desirable Criteria
Experience in a Clinical Lead Senior Nurse or equivalent role
Experience within homecare supported living or community services
Experience mobilising new or crisis care packages
Knowledge of digital care planning systems such as Birdie
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