Senior RMN Clinical Lead — Community Mental Health

Cera Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Cera Care is seeking an experienced RMN to lead clinical services for people with complex mental health needs in Manchester and Cheshire. The Clinical Lead will provide expert clinical leadership across community settings and specialised living establishments, ensuring safe, recovery-focused care.

You will supervise staff, assess risks, and support carers and nurses with day-to-day care. The role requires strong clinical judgment, a track record in inpatient and community mental health, and a

Qualifications

• Active RMN registration with the NMC.
• Minimum Diploma in Nursing.
• At least two years’ post-qualification mental health experience.
• Experience across inpatient and community mental health environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for complex mental health service users in community and specialised living settings.
• Conduct regular mental health and risk assessments and home visits.
• Develop, implement and review holistic mental health care and crisis plans.
• Assess and manage complex risks including self-harm and safeguarding.
• Provide clinical supervision and training to staff and teams.
• Collaborate with GPs, psychiatrists, social workers and MDTs.
• Support recruitment, development and retention of staff.

Skills

Active NMC registration

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary working

Driving licence

Education

NMC RMN registration

Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Cera Care is seeking an experienced RMN to lead clinical services for people with complex mental health needs in Manchester and Cheshire. The Clinical Lead will provide expert clinical leadership across community settings and specialised living establishments, ensuring safe, recovery-focused care.

You will supervise staff, assess risks, and support carers and nurses with day-to-day care. The role requires strong clinical judgment, a track record in inpatient and community mental health, and a