Clinical Lead - Complex Care

Carters, Inc.; Hailsham; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading complex care provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead to oversee community-based packages for clients with complex needs, including mental health and physical health management. The role allows for flexible remote working combined with field visits. Candidates should be a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience and have strong clinical governance knowledge. Competitive salary up to £50,000 and ongoing professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible remote working

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience.
• Must be a car driver with own vehicle.
• Experience in community, complex care, or mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical audits, risk assessments, and care plan reviews.
• Write, review, and update individualised care plans.
• Provide competency sign-offs and deliver training to field staff.
• Offer clinical oversight and ongoing support for complex care interventions.

Skills

Clinical Governance Knowledge

Leadership Skills

Excellent Communication

Organisational Skills

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with active NMC pin

Job description

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Clinical Lead to join our forward-thinking Complex Care and Mental Health provider. This is a field-based role with remote working, responsible for overseeing and supporting 7 community-based packages of care for clients with a range of needs, including:

• Learning Disabilities (LD)
• Mental Health (MH) and challenging behaviours
• Complex physical health needs such as PEG, CPAP, epilepsy management, tracheostomy, and stoma care

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of safe, effective, and person-centred care are consistently delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical audits, risk assessments, and care plan reviews.
• Write, review, and update individualised care plans.
• Provide competency sign-offs and deliver training to field staff.
• Offer clinical oversight and ongoing support for complex care interventions.
• Work closely with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care.
• Respond to clinical incidents, escalating as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with CQC and company policies at all times.
• Travel to client homes across Sussex (and occasionally Hampshire) as required.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with active NMC pin.
• Minimum 2 years' post-graduate experience.
• Must be a car driver with own vehicle.
• Experience in community, complex care, or mental health settings.
• Ideally experienced with PEG, tracheostomy, and stoma care.
• Strong clinical governance knowledge.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and flexibly across a regional patch.
• Right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available).

Job Title: Clinical Lead
Location: Covering Sussex (with one package in Hampshire) - Remote with field-based visits (Monday-Friday)
Salary: Up to £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, Monday-Friday
Contract: Permanent

What's on Offer: Competitive salary up to £45,000 per annum. Flexible remote working with field-based responsibilities. Ongoing professional development and training. Opportunity to work with a supportive, forward-thinking provider. A role where care quality and patient outcomes are the number one priority.

There will be a Team Leader who reports into this role - who manages the support workers & carers on a day-to-day basis.