Learning Disabilities Clinical Lead

Learning Disabilities | Mental Health | Hybrid Working | Community-Based Care | Clinical Leadership Lead clinical excellence across specialist learning disability services while enjoying genuine autonomy, hybrid working and the opportunity to influence care across multiple regions as a Learning Disabilities Clinical Lead.

We''re recruiting for an experienced RNLD to join an Outstanding CQC-rated specialist complex care provider supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs across Dorset, Kent, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. This is a hybrid role, typically 3 to 4 days in the community and 1 to 2 days working from home each week, offering genuine clinical autonomy and excellent opportunities for career progression as a Learning Disabilities Clinical Lead.

If you''re passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care while supporting frontline teams and driving clinical excellence, we''d love to hear from you.

Package & Benefits

• Salary of -44,000 to -47,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working, 3 to 4 days in the community and 1 to 2 days working from home each week.
• 45p per mile mileage.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Laptop and mobile phone provided.
• Ongoing clinical training and leadership development.
• Genuine career progression within a growing organisation.
• Supportive senior leadership team.

About the Company You''ll be joining an Outstanding CQC-rated specialist complex care provider recognised for exceptional standards of care, strong clinical governance and investment in its people. As a Learning Disabilities Clinical Lead, you''ll have the autonomy, support and resources to deliver outstanding clinical outcomes while helping shape and continuously improve services across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex community care packages, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred clinical delivery.
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments, care plans, risk assessments and regular clinical reviews.
• Deliver clinical supervision, competency assessments and practical training for Registered Nurses and Support Workers.
• Support the mobilisation of new care packages and oversee clinical quality throughout each package''s journey.
• Lead safeguarding investigations, clinical audits, incident reviews and root cause analysis, implementing lessons learned to improve outcomes.
• Support CQC compliance, quality assurance initiatives and continuous service improvement.
• Develop and review clinical policies, procedures and best practice guidance.
• Work collaboratively with families, commissioners, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Local Authorities and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Promote best practice in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Mental Capacity Act (MCA), Best Interest decision making, trauma-informed care and person-centred approaches.

About You

• Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) with an active NMC registration.
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs within community, supported living or complex care services.
• Strong knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Mental Capacity Act (MCA), safeguarding, clinical governance and CQC standards.
• Experience completing clinical assessments, care planning, risk assessments, competency assessments and clinical supervision.
• Confident leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring frontline staff and making autonomous clinical decisions.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and willingness to travel throughout your designated region.

If you''re looking to take the next step as a Learning Disabilities Clinical Lead and want the opportunity to influence clinical practice, develop frontline teams and make a genuine difference, we''d love to hear from you. Even if your CV isn''t completely up to date, please apply for a confidential discussion.

Apply today or contact Ehsan at Leaders in Care on (phone number removed) for more information, quoting Reference: LICEA, and take the next step in your career as a Learning Disabilities Clinical Lead.

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