Clinical Lead - Learning Disabilities & Autism

Clinical Lead (RNLD/RGN), Learning Disabilities and Autism, Brighton

Location: Brighton, East Sussex (head office based, with travel across East and West Sussex)
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Company: Pivotal People, recruiting on behalf of a specialist care provider

The opportunity

Some nurses love the ward. Others start wondering what it would be like to use their clinical judgement more freely, across several services, and finish the week without a rota that looks like a Sudoku puzzle. If that’s you, read on.

A growing specialist care organisation in Sussex needs a Clinical Lead to provide clinical leadership across its supported living and residential services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex health needs. You’ll be based at the Brighton head office, with regular travel across East and West Sussex.

It’s a growing small to medium size organisation, so your expertise won’t get lost in a hierarchy. People will notice what you do, and they’ll want to know what you think.

The role

You’ll lead health assessments, develop person-centred Health Action Plans, provide specialist clinical support (including epilepsy management) and work closely with GPs, Community Learning Disability Teams and specialist nurses. You’ll also mentor Registered Managers and care teams, and champion safeguarding and best practice.

About you

You’ll need:

• RNLD or RGN with current, unrestricted NMC registration
• At least one year of post-registration nursing experience
• Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex health needs, including epilepsy management
• Strong clinical judgement, excellent communication and a full UK driving licence (a decent playlist helps)

PMLD experience or managing a clinical caseload would be a real advantage.

What’s on offer

• £50,000 to £55,000, depending on experience
• 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Business mileage at enhanced rate
• Group life insurance at four times salary (after six months, subject to eligibility)
• Company sick pay
• Structured induction, ongoing training and career progression
• Opportunities to increase your hours across complex needs services

Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. An Enhanced DBS check will be required.