We are seeking a passionate, experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our client as their Clinical Lead. This is a foundational leadership role in a new service, offering the chance to shape and grow something meaningful from day one. You will lead on clinical oversight, risk management, and governance across all client packages, and play a key role in CQC registration and service mobilisation.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Governance & Oversight
• Provide clinical leadership across all packages of care
• Lead on risk assessments, crisis plans, PBS strategies and behaviour management plans
• Develop and maintain personalised, outcome-focused care plans
• Monitor medication administration and compliance with NICE/MHRA guidelines
• Oversee clinical incidents, safeguarding concerns, and care escalations
Regulatory Compliance & Quality
• Support the company’s CQC registration and act as the clinical lead during inspections and audits
• Maintain accurate, legally compliant care records via OneTouch system
• Implement and monitor clinical policies and procedures in line with best practice and legislative frameworks
Team Leadership & Training
• Provide clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions for support staff
• Deliver training on key clinical and behavioural areas (e.g. de-escalation, trauma- informed care)
• Contribute to staff recruitment and onboarding, especially in complex packages
Commissioner & Family Engagement
• Attend MDTs, client reviews and commissioner meetings as clinical representative
• Liaise with families, GPs, and community mental health teams
• Support the transition of clients from inpatient/residential settings to the community
Strategic Input
• Work closely with senior leadership to shape the clinical delivery model
• Identify service development opportunities and inform future MDT growth
• Help define the scope for future Clinical Services Director post
Requirements
Essential
• NMC-registered RMN (Mental Health Nurse)
• Minimum 3 years’ post-registration experience
• Experience supporting adults with complex mental health and neurodevelopmental needs (e.g. EUPD, Autism, ABI)
• Experience working in community settings or supported living
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, MCA, DoLS, risk management, and PBS
• Ability to build care plans and lead on risk reduction
• Confident leading MDTs and supervising care teams
Desirable
• Experience in service start-up or CQC registration
• Training in trauma-informed care, DBT, PBS or forensic mental health
• Previous experience in a Clinical Lead or Band 6/7 role