Regional Clinical Lead

Nurseplus UK Ltd; Clyst St Mary; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurseplus UK Ltd in the South West seeks a Regional Clinical Lead based around Exeter to provide clinical oversight and training across multiple branches. This field-based role requires regular travel within the region and occasional travel to other regions to support governance and quality standards.

You will lead clinical teams, oversee training, complete competency assessments, and drive best practices to ensure high standards of care and compliance.

Qualifications

• Clinical leadership experience required.
• Willingness to travel within the South West region and beyond as needed.
• Strong governance, auditing and training delivery background.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to a defined group of branches within your allocated region.
• Engage with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to support Nurseplus' regional frameworks.
• Oversee staff training, competency assessments, and development needs.
• Deliver clinical training and sign-offs within your expertise.
• Conduct field-based supervision for complex care packages.
• Support safeguarding and governance across your region.
• Carry out clinical assessments and develop care plans for new referrals.
• Monitor outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Tracheostomy care

Mechanical ventilation support

Cough assist techniques

Oral and nasopharyngeal suctioning

Nebuliser and oxygen therapy

Epilepsy management

Enteral feeding

Bowel and stoma care

Catheter care

Medication management

Experience complex behaviours

Mental health support

ASD/ADHD support

Job description

Regional Clinical Lead - South West Region

Competitive salary + benefits

Are you an experienced clinical professional looking for your next challenge? Do you enjoy supporting teams, developing clinical skills and ensuring high standards of care?

We're looking for a Regional Clinical Lead, ideally based around Exeter, to provide clinical oversight and training across our Truro, Plymouth, Exeter/Newton Abbot and Swindon branches. You'll support complex care packages, deliver clinical training, complete competency assessments and help ensure consistently high standards of care and compliance.

The role is field-based, with regular travel across the South West and occasional travel to other regions, particularly Hampshire and Wiltshire.

Job Summary:

As a Regional Clinical Lead at Nurseplus, you will play a vital leadership role in maintaining and elevating clinical excellence across your assigned region. You will be responsible for overseeing clinical practice and clinical training across multiple branches, supporting branch teams, and ensuring that clinical standards, and compliance are consistently met. This is a dynamic, field-based position requiring regular travel and strong engagement with both internal teams and external healthcare bodies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight to a defined group of branches within your allocated region.
• Engage and build strong relationships with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) to support Nurseplus' presence on regional frameworks.
• Support local branches in managing Nurses and Care Support Workers, ensuring their training, clinical competencies, and development needs are met.
• Deliver clinical training (within your skill set) and complete clinical competency assessments and sign-offs.
• Conduct field-based supervisions for both qualified and unqualified staff working in complex clinical care packages.
• Actively contribute to the wider clinical team, offering support, guidance, and promoting best practices.
• Ensure the consistent implementation of high-quality clinical care and compliance with governance standards.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and risk evaluations for new client referrals, developing bespoke, outcome-focused care plans.
• Undertake regular reassessments for existing clients, ensuring care plans are up to date and reflective of current needs.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes, identifying and addressing areas for continuous improvement.
• Remain up to date with current clinical developments, guidelines, and best practices.
• Carry out clinical audits in collaboration with the Clinical Governance Lead, ensuring quality assurance across your region.
• Support safeguarding efforts in conjunction with local branches, ensuring robust protection and oversight for vulnerable clients.

Desirable Skills:

• Tracheostomy care
• Mechanical ventilation support
• Cough assist techniques
• Oral and nasopharyngeal suctioning
• Nebuliser and oxygen therapy
• Epilepsy management
• Enteral feeding (NG, PEG, PEJ, PEG-J)
• Bowel and stoma care
• Catheter care
• Medication management
• Experience supporting complex and challenging behaviours.
• Experience working with individuals with mental health needs.
• Experience supporting individuals with ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties

Personal Attributes and Requirements:

• Willingness to travel frequently within your designated region and to other regions as needed
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Proficient in IT systems and documentation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident and proactive clinical decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure

Join Nurseplus and play a key role in delivering compassionate, clinically excellent care across the UK.