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