Clinical Lead Nurse (RNLD / RMN)

Leaders in Care; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected provider of complex care in Surrey & Sussex seeks an experienced Clinical Lead Nurse (RNLD/RMN). This full-time role involves managing complex-care packages and supervising staff. Offering a competitive salary of £50,000-£55,000, the position includes hybrid working, 33 days holiday, and comprehensive training. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to make an impact in community healthcare.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Private pension scheme

Comprehensive training & development programme

Company phone and laptop

Qualifications

• 2+ years of post-registration experience in community mental health or learning disabilities.
• Confident in managing complex-care packages in community settings.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex-care packages across various settings.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship for staff.
• Act as a point of contact for families and manage escalations.

Skills

Autonomous working

Communication and partnership skills

Team leadership

Education

RNLD or RMN with 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.

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