Clinical Lead - Learning Disabilities

Mary Rush Care Ltd; Patcham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave plus bank Hols

Mileage paid 55p/mile

4x salary life insurance

Structured induction programme

Company sick pay

Referral bonus

Job summary

SDR in Brighton, East Sussex, seeks a Clinical Lead (RNLD) to provide clinical leadership across supported living and residential services for adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Health Needs.

Based at the Brighton Head Office with travel across East and West Sussex, the role blends leadership, quality improvement and direct clinical support, building strong relationships with individuals and teams.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration and working in LD/Autism settings.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex health needs.
• Strong communication and clinical leadership abilities.
• Epilepsy management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead health assessments and develop person-centred Health Action Plans.
• Monitor and respond to changes in physical and mental health.
• Support senior team in managing health needs across Adult Social Care services.
• Complete clinical reports and maintain accurate documentation.
• Attend individual reviews where required.
• Provide specialist clinical support for complex health needs, including epilepsy management.
• Collaborate with GPs, Community Learning Disability Teams, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and mentoring to Registered Managers and care teams.
• Promote safeguarding, quality assurance and clinical best practice.
• Ensure person-centred care promoting independence and wellbeing.

Skills

NMC registration

1+ year experience

LD & autism care

Epilepsy management

Clinical leadership

Job description

110 Old London Road, Brighton and Hove, BN1 8BB, UNITED KINGDOM

Clinical Lead (RNLD) | Learning Disability | Brighton

Location: Brighton, East Sussex (Head Office based with travel across East & West Sussex)

Hours: Full Time | 40 Hours per Week | Monday-Friday

At SDR, we're looking for an experienced Clinical Lead to provide clinical leadership across our specialist Supported Living and Residential Services for adults with Autism, Learning Disabilities and Complex Health Needs.

Based at our Brighton Head Office with regular travel across East and West Sussex, you'll enjoy a varied role combining clinical leadership, quality improvement and direct support to services, while building meaningful relationships with the individuals we support and the teams around them.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead health assessments and develop person-centred Health Action Plans
• Monitor and respond to changes in physical and mental health
• Support the senior team in managing health needs across our Adult Social Care services
• Complete clinical reports and maintain accurate documentation
• Attend individual reviews where required
• Provide specialist clinical support for complex health needs, including epilepsy management
• Work collaboratively with GPs, Community Learning Disability Teams, Specialist Nurses and other healthcareprofessionals
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and mentoring to Registered Managers and care teams
• Promote safeguarding, quality assurance and clinical best practice
• Ensure the people we support receive exceptional person-centred care that promotes independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes

Requirements

• RNLD/RGN with current NMC registration, no restrictions.
• 1+ year post-registration nursing experience.
• Experience supporting adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism and complex health needs.
• An excellent communicator with strong clinical judgement and leadership skills
• Epilepsy management experience; sound clinical judgement and leadership skills.

We offer:

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 DOE
• Opportunities to increase your hours across our Complex Needs Services
• A rewarding leadership role where you can make a lasting difference
• Supportive senior leadership and multidisciplinary working
• Ongoing clinical training and professional development
• A small specialist organisation where your ideas and expertise matter
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Business mileage paid at 55p per mile
• 4 x salary Group Life Insurance, available after six months’ service, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Structured induction programme
• Company Sick Pay (following successful probation)
• Employee Referral Bonus (£200 on successful referral, plus £300 after one year's service)
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Paid DBS check (Conditions apply)

About SDR

At SDR, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

Everything we do is guided by our values: Kindness | Dignity & Respect | Calmness | Creativity | Responsibility

These values shape how we support the people we care for and how we support one another every day.

We are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant. We cover the cost of your DBS, with the cost only reclaimed if you leave within your first 6 months

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed.

SDR is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from Individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout our recruitment process and employment.

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Screening Questions

• How do you see your personal values aligning with the values of our Company?
• What specific skills and experiences do you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position?
• Do you currently have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship or transfer of sponsorship?
• Do you hold a current NMC registration (without conditions)
• Do you have experience managing a caseload of individuals with learning disabilities?
• Do you have experience managing complex clinical needs (e.g. epilepsy, PMLD)
• Do you hold a minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in LD or related care
• Do you have a full UK Driving Licence?
• Do you have any questions for us, or further information you would like to provide us with?