Clinical Lead Nurse

Ainsworth Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ainsworth Recruitment is helping a client in the Greater London area to appoint an experienced Clinical Lead for adults and children with complex mental health and learning disability needs.

The role oversees clinical governance, ensures safe practice, and delivers person-centred care across community packages. You will supervise teams, lead risk assessments, and maintain audit readiness to support service delivery.

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration (RMN or RNLD) and eligible to practise.
• Strong background in mental health, learning disabilities, or complex care.
• Experience with clinical governance and CQC compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical governance and quality assurance across services.
• Oversee risk assessments, safeguarding and medication safety.
• Provide clinical supervision, training and competency checks.
• Complete advanced clinical assessments and implement care plans.
• Maintain audit cycles and inspection readiness.

Skills

NMC registration (RMN or RNLD)

Mental health expertise

Learning disabilities

Governance & quality assurance

Risk assessment

Job description

We're working on behalf of a client who are looking for an experienced Clinical Lead to support adults and children with complex mental health and learning disability needs. As the Clinical Lead, you'll oversee clinical governance, ensure safe practice, and deliver person‑centred care across community packages.

Role Overview - Clinical Lead

• Lead clinical governance and quality assurance
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and Fundamental Regulations
• Oversee risk assessments, safeguarding, and medication safety
• Provide clinical supervision, training, and competency checks
• Complete advanced clinical assessments and implement care plans
• Maintain audit cycles and inspection readiness
• Support safe delivery of bespoke care packages
• Ensure staff practice meets MH and LD clinical requirements

Key Responsibilities - Clinical Lead

• Deliver safe, effective, responsive care
• Lead risk management and incident review
• Maintain clinical documentation and care planning
• Support service growth through high‑quality assessments
• Ensure care packages remain clinically appropriate and safe

Requirements - Clinical Lead

• Active NMC registration (RMN or RNLD)
• Strong background in mental health, learning disabilities, or complex care
• Experience in clinical governance and CQC compliance
• Confident in leading teams and supervising clinical practice
• Skilled in risk assessment and person‑centred planning

What You'll Bring

• Professional leadership
• Excellent communication
• Commitment to safe, high‑quality care
• Ability to work autonomously and support multidisciplinary teams