Job Description:

Mental Health | Learning Disabilities | Autism | Supported Living | Community Complex Care | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced RMN or RNLD looking to become a Mental Health Clinical Lead and genuinely influence service quality and outcomes across complex Mental Health and Learning Disability packages?

We are recruiting for a Mental Health Clinical Lead to join a growing specialist care provider delivering high-quality supported living and community-based support to adults with Mental Health needs, Learning Disabilities, Autism and behaviours that challenge across South London and Surrey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically strong nurse who enjoys assessment, package mobilisation, governance and relationship management while remaining connected to frontline service delivery.

You will oversee packages ranging from supported living arrangements through to highly complex community placements, working closely with operational teams to deliver safe, clinically robust and person-centred support.

Package & Benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Mileage paid
• Hybrid working
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Ongoing professional development
• Autonomy to shape clinical practice and influence service development across South London and Surrey
• Opportunity to influence service growth and quality

The Role
As a Mental Health Clinical Lead, you will provide clinical oversight across a portfolio of community-based Mental Health and Learning Disability packages across South London and Surrey, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care delivery.

You will work closely with commissioners, families, Local Authorities and multidisciplinary professionals to support adults with complex needs while maintaining the highest standards of governance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete assessments and pre-assessments for new referrals
• Lead functional, clinical and risk assessments for adults with complex Mental Health and Learning Disability needs
• Develop and review care plans, Positive Behaviour Support plans and risk assessments
• Provide clinical oversight across community-based Mental Health and Learning Disability packages
• Support the mobilisation and transition of new packages of care
• Conduct spot checks, audits and quality reviews
• Lead safeguarding investigations and clinical escalations
• Deliver training, competency assessments and clinical supervision
• Work collaboratively with families, commissioners, ICBs, Local Authorities and MDT professionals
• Support recruitment and workforce development
• Ensure compliance with CQC and organisational standards
• Drive continuous quality improvement across services

About You

• RMN or RNLD qualification
• Active NMC registration
• Minimum two years' post-registration experience
• Recent experience supporting adults with Mental Health needs and/or Learning Disabilities
• Experience supporting individuals with Autism and behaviours that challenge
• Strong assessment and care planning skills
• Strong understanding of Positive Behaviour Support, safeguarding and risk management
• Community services or complex care experience is desirable
• Experience working with commissioners and multidisciplinary teams is desirable
• Full UK driving licence is essential

Why Apply?
This Mental Health Clinical Lead opportunity offers the chance to join a growing organisation where quality, clinical excellence and person-centred care sit at the heart of everything they do.

You will have the autonomy to influence service delivery, support operational teams and help shape the future of Mental Health and Learning Disability services while working alongside an experienced and supportive leadership team.

If you are interested in applying for this Mental Health Clinical Lead position, please click apply or contact Ehsan at Leaders in Care on (phone number removed), quoting the reference number below. An informal, confidential conversation is welcomed.

Reference: LICEA