Clinical Lead Nurse (RNLD / RMN)

Leaders in Care; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Lead Nurse (RNLD / RMN) for a full-time role across Surrey & Sussex. This position involves providing clinical leadership in community complex-care packages. Ideal candidates will hold an active NMC registration and have over 2 years of post-registration experience, alongside strong communication skills. The role offers a salary of £50,000-£55,000 and comes with a hybrid working model, generous holidays, and other benefits.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Private pension scheme

Business mileage

Company phone and laptop

Comprehensive training & development programme

Qualifications

• 2+ years' post-registration experience in community MH/LD or Tier 2 CAMHS.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex-care packages.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship.
• Build effective relationships with commissioners and MDTs.
• Act as a point of contact for families and staff.
• Drive safeguarding and risk assessments.

Skills

Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD)

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Excellent communication skills

Partnership skills

Autonomous working

Education

Active NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Clinical Lead Nurse (RNLD / RMN) - Complex Care | Surrey & Sussex

We\'re looking for an experienced Clinical Lead Nurse (RNLD / RMN) to join a respected provider of adult and paediatric complex care across Surrey & Sussex. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday (9-5) role with hybrid working — typically two days from home and three days in the community. Salary: £50,000-£55,000 DOE.

As a Clinical Lead Nurse (RNLD / RMN), you\'ll provide clinical leadership for community complex-care packages (adults & paediatrics). You\'ll work closely with families, clients, CHC teams, and Surrey Heartlands & Sussex ICBs to ensure care is safe, personalised, and high quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex-care packages across home, school, and community settings in Surrey & Sussex.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and competency sign-off for Nurses and HCAs; champion reflective practice and skills development.
• Build effective relationships with commissioners/ICBs and wider MDTs; support case reviews and new package mobilisations.
• Act as a visible, reliable point of contact for families and field staff; manage escalations and service recovery.
• Drive governance: safeguarding, risk assessments, personalised care planning, audits, and incident review with learning loops.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with active NMC registration.
• 2+ years\' post-registration experience (community MH/LD and/or Tier 2 CAMHS advantageous).
• Confident working autonomously across a community patch; excellent communication and partnership skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits

• £50,000-£55,000 DOE
• 33 days\' holiday (including bank holidays)
• Private pension scheme
• Business mileage: £0.45/mile
• Company phone and laptop
• Comprehensive training & development programme

This is a superb opportunity for a motivated Clinical Lead Nurse (RNLD / RMN) to take the next step while making a genuine impact across Surrey & Sussex.

Apply now or call Ehsan at Leaders in Care on (phone number removed) for more information about this Clinical Lead Nurse (RNLD / RMN) role.

REF: LICEA