Registered Manager​/Lead Nurse; Band 7 Equivalent

Position: Registered Manager / Lead Nurse (Band 7 Equivalent)
About the job

We are an emerging provider specialising in complex care, crisis support and clinically led community packages, currently progressing the acquisition of a CQC-registered provider to deliver services under the Treatment of Disease, Disorder or Injury (TDDI) regulated activity.

Our model focuses on supporting individuals with complex needs who require enhanced support within community settings, including those transitioning from hospital or experiencing placement breakdown.
The successful candidate will be supported by a highly experienced clinical leadership team with a combined 70 years of experience across complex care, mental health, learning disability and community healthcare services.

As we prepare to become operational, we are seeking an experienced Registered Manager / Lead Nurse (Band 7 equivalent) to play a key role in establishing and leading our clinical services.
This is a unique opportunity for a motivated senior nurse to help shape a service focused on safe, responsive and clinically governed complex care delivery.

The Role
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the clinical leadership and operational oversight of complex care services, ensuring safe and effective delivery of nurse-led support within community environments.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as the CQC Registered Manager for the service
Providing clinical oversight of complex care packages
Leading the mobilisation and management of nurse-led care teams
Ensuring services operate in line with CQC regulations and clinical governance standards
Developing and maintaining robust risk management and safeguarding frameworks
Working collaboratively with commissioners, ICBs, local authorities and hospital discharge teams
Supporting recruitment, supervision and development of clinical staff
Ensuring a strong focus on patient safety, quality and outcomes

About the Service
Our services focus on delivering responsive, clinically governed support for individuals with complex care needs, including:

Complex and high-acuity community care packages
Hospital discharge support
Crisis intervention and stabilisation support
Nurse-led packages within community environments
The organisation is committed to building safe, well-governed services that support individuals in the least restrictive and most appropriate settings.

About You
We are looking for someone who brings strong clinical leadership, sound judgement and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
Essential Requirements:

Registered Nurse (NMC registered)
Experience operating at Band 7 level or equivalent senior nursing role
Previous experience as a Registered Manager or willingness to register with CQC
Strong knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding and risk management
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex care packages
Experience supporting complex care packages within community or clinical settings
Desirable

Experience with in community complex care or hospital discharge services
Knowledge of CHC or Section 117 pathways
Experience working with ICBs, NHS Trusts or local authorities
Experience preparing services for CQC registration or inspection

What We Offer

Salary £55,000 – £65,000 pro rata depending on experience
Opportunity to shape and lead a developing clinical service
Support from a highly experienced clinical leadership team with over 70 years of combined experience
Strong organisational support and governance framework
Opportunity to work on impactful and complex care pathways
Career progression opportunities as the organisation grows