Clinical Lead RMN

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