Community Clinical Lead Nurse

RJS Resourcing Ltd; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Exmouth is seeking an experienced Community Clinical Lead Nurse to provide clinical leadership for complex care packages in the community. The role involves managing a client caseload, ensuring high care standards and compliance while leading a team. Key qualifications include being a Registered Nurse and having strong leadership abilities. The position offers a starting salary of £40k, bonus potential, and additional perks.

Benefits

£4k yearly bonus (performance related)

Mileage / pool car for work travel

Ongoing support with training and development

Activity / away days

24/7 support

Other great perks associated with this role

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Previous experience in community or complex care settings is required.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex care client caseloads in the community.
• Provide clinical supervision and ongoing training for care teams.
• Maintain high standards of quality and compliance in line with CQC requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC PIN

Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

Job description

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Community Clinical Lead Nurse to provide clinical leadership and oversight for complex care packages in the community for our clients' organisation. You'll manage your own client caseload, ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and staff competency while supporting the growth of our complex care service. You will be responsible for supporting clients in the Devon/ East Cornwall area.

This role combines hands‑on clinical work with leadership responsibilities — perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment and wants to make a real difference in community care.

Package

• £40k per annum starting salary
• Mileage / pool car for work travel
• £4k yearly bonus (performance related)
• Activity / away days
• Ongoing support with training and development of skills
• 24/7 support
• Other great perks associated with this role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex care client caseloads in the community.
• Provide clinical supervision, competency assessments, and ongoing training for care teams.
• Conduct initial assessments, risk assessments, and regular client reviews.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and compliance in line with CQC requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Registered Manager and Operations Manager to improve and grow the service.
• Manage and respond to clinical complaints, incidents, and safeguarding matters.
• Build strong relationships with healthcare professionals, MDTs, and commissioning bodies.
• Support service mobilisation, including recruitment, induction, and training of new staff.
• Participate in the out-of-hours duty rota when required.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with a valid NMC PIN.
• Experience in community or complex care settings.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent clinical assessment and care planning skills.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with colleagues and external partners.
• Well‑organised, self‑motivated, and flexible to meet service needs.
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or willingness to work towards it).
• Good understanding of CQC standards and regulatory compliance.