Clinical Lead Nurse

Clinical Lead Nurse (Children and Adults)

Location:

North West (community-based )
Salary: £40,000-£44,000 per annum (DOE)

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent
Driving licence required

Secure Healthcare Solutions is expanding its Complex Care division and we are looking for a Clinical Lead Nurse with strong complex care experience. The role involves supporting children and adults with high-acuity needs in the community and providing clinical leadership across multiple packages.

We deliver 24-hour community complex care to individuals with tracheostomy, ventilation, PEG/NJ feeding, stomas, oxygen therapy, neurological conditions, ABI, spinal injuries and long-term health needs. This is a hybrid role combining community visits, clinical oversight and staff support.

Key Responsibilities:

* Provide clinical oversight for children’s complex care packages (priority caseload), with additional involvement in adult packages

* Support and supervise field staff, nurses and care teams

* Complete clinical assessments, competency checks and observations of practice

* Attend family meetings, MDT discussions, CCG reviews and case management meetings

* Conduct audits, spot checks, incident reviews and clinical governance tasks

* Ensure care plans, risk assessments and documentation remain accurate and safe

* Support the mobilisation of new packages including assessments, introductions and onboarding

* Identify training needs and support ongoing clinical skill development

* Escalate risks, concerns and safeguarding matters when required

Requirements:

* Registered Nurse (RSCN or RGN)

* Paediatric experience essential; ICU or HDU experience preferred

* Experience with tracheostomy, ventilation, PEG/NJ, stoma care and high-acuity interventions

* Community complex care experience desirable but not essential

* Ability to lead, supervise and support clinical and non-clinical staff

* Strong communication skills and confidence working with families and MDT professionals

* Ability to work flexibly according to service demands

What We Offer:

* £40,000-£44,000per annum (depending on experience)

* Support from the wider Complex Care leadership team

* Opportunities for career progression into regional or senior clinical roles

* Autonomy and flexibility within a structured, supportive environment

* The opportunity to influence high-quality care delivery for children receiving complex care in their own homes