Clinical Lead RNLD / RGN

Leaders in Care; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Clinical Lead RNLD / RGN for supported living packages in Bedford. In this hybrid role, you'll oversee care delivery for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, ensuring clinical excellence and collaboration with local partners. The package includes a competitive salary, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days' annual leave

Private pension

Company phone

Company laptop

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' post-registration experience.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge.
• Confidence in working with ICBs and CHC teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and stabilise supported-living packages.
• Complete holistic assessments and develop care plans.
• Define crisis management pathways.
• Supervise and mentor field teams.
• Manage safeguarding and governance processes.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Holistic assessments

Education

NMC-registered Clinical Lead RNLD / RGN

Job description

Clinical Lead RNLD / RGN - Supported Living (Bedford)

£45,000-£50,000 | Permanent | Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm | Hybrid (2 WFH / 3 field-based)

We're looking for an experienced Clinical Lead RNLD / RGN to oversee three supported‑living packages for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs in the Bedford area. One of these services involves individuals with highly complex, high‑risk behaviours, requiring confident clinical leadership and strong multi‑agency collaboration.

As the Clinical Lead RNLD / RGN, you'll set the clinical direction, ensure safe, person‑centred delivery, and act as the key professional link between ICBs, commissioners, CHC teams and local partners—ensuring each individual receives the right care at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, review, and stabilise supported‑living packages for adults with LD and Autism.
• Complete holistic assessments and develop PBS‑led, outcome‑focused care plans.
• Define escalation and crisis management pathways, ensuring effective risk reduction.
• Supervise and mentor field teams, promoting reflective practice and clinical accountability.
• Manage governance processes—safeguarding, incidents, audits, and CQC readiness.

About You

You'll be an NMC‑registered Clinical Lead RNLD / RGN with at least two years' post‑registration experience and a background in supporting adults with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge. You'll demonstrate strong PBS, risk management and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence in working alongside ICBs and CHC teams.

Package

• £45,000-£50,000 DOE
• 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Private pension, company phone & laptop
• Ongoing professional development and clinical leadership training

If you're a passionate Clinical Lead RNLD / RGN seeking a role where you can make a lasting impact, apply today or contact Ehsan at Leaders in Care on (phone number removed).

Ref: LICEA