Job Description
Clinical Lead – Community Complex Care
Salary £48,000
Reading & Oxfordshire
Hybrid: 3 days community-based | 2 days from home
UK Driving Licence & Own Car Required
Sentra Care are working in partnership with our client, a recognised leader in the Community Complex Care sector, to recruit an experienced Clinical Lead to support adults and children with complex healthcare needs in the community.
This is a highly autonomous, clinically focused role offering a true hybrid working model, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on client outcomes while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.
The Role
you will be responsible for managing a community-based caseload across Reading and Oxford, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, nurse-led care.
The role will consist of:
* 3 days per week in the community, completing client assessments, staff training, touchpoints, reviews, and clinical oversight
* 2 days per week working from home for care planning, governance, and MDT coordination
* Occasional travel to London (every few weeks) for team meetings and training
You will work closely with Care Coordinators, operational teams, and senior clinical leadership to ensure robust, client-centred care delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Collaboration
* Report into the Regional Lead Nurse and work alongside Practice Educators, and Care Coordinators
* Build strong relationships with clients, families, community teams, and specialist clinicians
* Work with central resourcing teams to ensure a skilled and consistent care workforce
Service Delivery, Quality & Governance
* Create, review, and update person-centred care plans and risk assessments
* Provide visible, hands-on clinical support in the community
* Conduct client reviews at least every 8 weeks
* Participate in the nurse on-call rota
* Escalate clinical and safeguarding concerns appropriately
* Support complaint resolution and clinical investigations
* Ensure compliance with clinical policies and regulatory standards
Essential Requirements
* NMC Registered Nurse
* Background in ICU/ITU/HDU or complex continuing healthcare
* Right to Work in UK - They cant offer Skilled worker visas at this stage
* Must be based in Either Reading, Oxford or surrounding areas
* Post-qualification experience in acute clinical care
* Experience mentoring, supervising, and developing staff
* Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills
* Ability to work autonomously and manage a community caseload
* Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle