Clinical Lead Nurse - (LD Nurse)

OneCall24 Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead Nurse in Bedford to oversee clinical delivery for complex care services. The successful candidate will ensure high clinical and quality standards, lead a team of care workers, and contribute to person-centered care for individuals with long-term and complex conditions. A strong commitment to high standards and effective teamwork is essential for this role.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Mileage compensation for travel

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse – Adult/LD with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in Complex Care and supporting individuals with a learning disability.
• Community experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the service manager and care team.
• Conduct medication and clinical audits to ensure compliance.
• Support the delivery of safe, person-centred care.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical supervision

Communication

Medication management

Person-centred care

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Clinical Lead Nurse - (Adult Nurse with LD experience or LD Nurse with complex care experience)

Location: Bedford, on site

Company: OneCall24 Healthcare

Salary & Benefits: £48,000

About OneCall24 Healthcare

At OneCall24 Healthcare, we are committed to providing person‑centred, high‑quality care and support, to individuals with complex health needs. Our services support adults, children and young people in community settings, helping them live fulfilling and independent lives.

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Lead Nurse to join our growing complex care division and oversee the clinical delivery for a complex care, supported living service, in Bedford.

About the Role

As the Clinical Lead Nurse, you will play a key role in ensuring that the care we provide meets the highest clinical and quality standards. You will oversee the complex care, supported living service, providing exceptional leadership to the care team, working closely with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), care staff, and families to ensure our clients receive exceptional, person‑centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the service manager and care team.
• Carry out care plan and risk assessment reviews.
• Conduct medication and clinical audits to ensure compliance with company policies and best practices.
• Provide clinical supervision, training, and competency assessments for care staff.
• Support the delivery of safe, person‑centred care for individuals with long‑term and complex conditions.
• Liaise with MDTs to ensure cohesive and effective clinical support.
• Participate in audits, spot checks, and feedback sessions to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain your clinical skills and knowledge through ongoing professional development.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with care teams, management, clients, families and professionals.
• Oversee a team of 20–30 care workers, ensuring the highest standards of care delivery.
• Undertake regular care shifts, to monitor and improve levels of care provision.
• Provide clinical escalation out of hours in conjunction with our wider Clinical Lead team.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse – Adult/LD with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in Complex Care and supporting individuals with a learning disability.
• Community experience.
• A commitment to high standards of clinical practice and person‑centred care.

Why Join OneCall24 Healthcare?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people's lives every day.
• Supportive management team and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Mileage compensation for travel between services.