Clinical Lead in Complex Care

As an experienced Clinical Lead within Complex Care you will:

• Provide clinical leadership and supervision to complex care teams, including nurses, healthcare assistants, and support staff.
• Develop and maintain high standards of care in line with CQC, local authority, and ICB requirements.
• Act as the primary clinical point of contact for internal teams, commissioners, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure robust clinical governance frameworks are in place, including risk management, incident reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with ICBs, Local Authorities, case management companies, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement care pathways.
• Support recruitment, induction, and ongoing training of clinical staff, promoting professional development and best practice.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical outcomes, producing reports for senior management and commissioners.
• Lead audit and compliance activities to ensure regulatory and contractual adherence.
• Provide expert advice on complex patient care plans, medication management, and care escalation procedures.
• Contribute to business development activities by advising on clinical feasibility, service models, and risk management.

Person Specification / Requirements:

• Registered healthcare professional (RN or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in complex care.
• Proven experience working with ICBs, Local Authorities, and health commissioning bodies.
• Strong leadership and team management experience within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Sound knowledge of regulatory frameworks, CQC standards, and quality governance.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work across multiple regions and travel as required within Yorkshire, North West, and North East.
• Proactive, solution-focused, and able to drive clinical excellence and innovation.

Desirable:

• Experience in business development within complex care services.
• Knowledge of community-based and residential care provision models.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team.
• Mileage allowance and travel expenses covered for regional travel.