Role: Clinical Lead (RNLD / RMN / RGN) – Governance & PBS Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum (DOE) Bonus Scheme Setting: Supported Living & 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 Supported Living and 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 structure * Enhanced annual leave entitlement * Sick pay and pension package * Opportunities for structured career progression Interview Process: 1. Informal virtual introduction with a member of the SMT 2. In-person service visit and team introduction 3. Formal panel interview exploring clinical leadership and service improvement 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