Clinical Lead Nurse

Clinical Lead Nurse (Children and Adults)

Location: North West (community-based )

Salary: £40,000-£44,000 per annum (DOE)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

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Secure Healthcare Solutions is expanding its Complex Care division and we are looking for a Clinical Lead Nurse with strong complex care experience. The role involves supporting children and adults with high-acuity needs in the community and providing clinical leadership across multiple packages.

We deliver 24-hour community complex care to individuals with tracheostomy, ventilation, PEG/NJ feeding, stomas, oxygen therapy, neurological conditions, ABI, spinal injuries and long-term health needs. This is a hybrid role combining community visits, clinical oversight and staff support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical oversight for children’s complex care packages (priority caseload), with additional involvement in adult packages

• Support and supervise field staff, nurses and care teams

• Complete clinical assessments, competency checks and observations of practice

• Attend family meetings, MDT discussions, CCG reviews and case management meetings

• Conduct audits, spot checks, incident reviews and clinical governance tasks

• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and documentation remain accurate and safe

• Support the mobilisation of new packages including assessments, introductions and onboarding

• Identify training needs and support ongoing clinical skill development

• Escalate risks, concerns and safeguarding matters when required

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RSCN or RGN)

• Paediatric experience essential; ICU or HDU experience preferred

• Experience with tracheostomy, ventilation, PEG/NJ, stoma care and high-acuity interventions

• Community complex care experience desirable but not essential

• Ability to lead, supervise and support clinical and non-clinical staff

• Strong communication skills and confidence working with families and MDT professionals

• Ability to work flexibly according to service demands

What We Offer:

• £40,000-£44,000per annum (depending on experience)

• Support from the wider Complex Care leadership team

• Opportunities for career progression into regional or senior clinical roles

• Autonomy and flexibility within a structured, supportive environment

• The opportunity to influence high-quality care delivery for children receiving complex care in their own homes