Role: Clinical Lead (RNLD / RMN / RGN) – Governance & PBS
Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum (DOE) + Bonus Scheme
Setting: Homecare | Complex Learning and Physical Disabilities
Location: Hybrid – WFH with travel across Colchester, Essex Services
Hours: Full Time, Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm
Are you a clinically driven leader with a passion for Positive Behaviour Support and high-quality governance? This new role offers the opportunity to shape clinical standards across a growing, values-led care organisation.
* A candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request, if you feel this role might align with you *
Overview:
Compass Associates are proud to be partnered with a specialist provider of Complex Homecare services, to recruit for a Clinical Lead. This newly created role forms part of the organisation’s growth strategy and focuses on clinical governance and the leadership of a well-established Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) team.
This provider supports younger adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and complex behavioural needs across a range of community services. They are in a strong period of organic growth following several acquisitions and are now seeking a senior nurse leader to strengthen governance processes and elevate clinical practice across the group.
This role offers a clear and exciting progression path, with succession planning in place to develop into a Director of Supported Living post.
Location:
This is a hybrid position requiring travel across services in Essex, with home or office-based work. The head office is located in Colchester, making the role commutable from Chelmsford, Ipswich, Braintree, Southend, Cambridge, Basildon, Romford and surrounding areas.
Criteria:
* Registered Nurse (RNLD, RMN or RGN) with valid NMC PIN
* Background in specialist Learning Disability or secure/forensic care settings
* Strong understanding of PBS frameworks and their practical application
* Previous experience managing geographically dispersed clinical or PBS teams
* In-depth knowledge of clinical governance, incident management and regulatory compliance
* Confident working across multi-site services and collaborating with senior leadership
Responsibilities Include:
* Strategic oversight of clinical governance across services and drive quality assurance
* Lead, support and develop a specialist PBS team (Practitioners, Lead and front-line staff)
* Act as clinical escalation point for complex case reviews and incidents
* Embed PBS practices and lead a culture of continuous improvement
Salary and Benefits:
* £70,000 – £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
* Annual bonus scheme of up to £6,000
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement - 28 days plus the 8 bank holidays (34 total)
* Opportunities for structured career progression
Interview Process:
* Informal virtual introduction with a member of the SMT
* In-person service visit and team introduction
* Formal panel interview exploring clinical leadership and service improvement
Contact Details:
To apply or for further information, please contact Lijani Cherry at Compass Associates on 02394 211 143 or email lcherry@compassltd.co.uk.
A candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request.
Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for every successful referral.