Head of Complex Care Expansion — Clinically Led Growth

Leaders in Care; Barking; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Mileage paid 50p per mile

Autonomy to lead expansion

Job summary

Leaders in Care in East London is seeking an experienced Head of Complex Care to establish and lead a specialist community complex care division. The role combines clinical leadership with expansion strategy, building a high-calibre team and new care packages.

You will work with ICBs, NHS professionals and commissioners, ensure CQC standards, recruit and develop nurses and carers, and drive growth with a dedicated Business Development Manager.

Qualifications

• NMC-registered Adult Nurse (RGN/RN Adult) or Children's Nurse (RSCN/RN Child).
• Experience in community complex care or specialist clinical services.
• Experience as a Clinical Lead, Senior Nurse Manager or equivalent.
• Registered Manager experience or willingness to obtain registration.
• Clinical experience with complex needs (e.g., tracheostomy, ventilation, enteral feeding).
• Experience managing clinical teams, care delivery and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to assess and mobilise new care packages and support business development.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and growing a specialist community complex care division.
• Taking on CQC Registered Manager registration for regulated activities.
• Securing and mobilising new complex care packages with the Business Development Manager.
• Overseeing clinical assessments, care plans, risk assessments and package costings.
• Recruiting, managing and developing nurses, carers and clinical teams.
• Establishing clinical governance, training and competency frameworks.
• Building relationships with ICBs, NHS professionals, case managers and commissioners.
• Maintaining safeguarding, CQC compliance and clinical quality standards.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Education

NMC-registered Adult Nurse (RGN/RN Adult)

NMC-registered Children's Nurse (RSCN/RN Child)

Job description

Leaders in Care in East London is seeking an experienced Head of Complex Care to establish and lead a specialist community complex care division. The role combines clinical leadership with expansion strategy, building a high-calibre team and new care packages.

You will work with ICBs, NHS professionals and commissioners, ensure CQC standards, recruit and develop nurses and carers, and drive growth with a dedicated Business Development Manager.