Mental Heallth Clinical Lead

Mental Health | Learning Disabilities | Autism | Supported Living | Community Complex Care | Hybrid Working

Are you an experienced RMN or RNLD looking to become a Mental Health Clinical Lead and genuinely influence service quality and outcomes across complex Mental Health and Learning Disability packages?

We are recruiting for a Mental Health Clinical Lead to join a growing specialist care provider delivering high-quality supported living and community-based support to adults with Mental Health needs, Learning Disabilities, Autism and behaviours that challenge across South London and Surrey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinically strong nurse who enjoys assessment, package mobilisation, governance and relationship management while remaining connected to frontline service delivery.

You will oversee packages ranging from supported living arrangements through to highly complex community placements, working closely with operational teams to deliver safe, clinically robust and person-centred support.

Package & Benefits

£55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Mileage paid
Hybrid working
Monday to Friday working pattern
Supportive senior leadership team
Ongoing professional development
Autonomy to shape clinical practice and influence service development across South London and Surrey
Opportunity to influence service growth and qualityThe Role
As a Mental Health Clinical Lead, you will provide clinical oversight across a portfolio of community-based Mental Health and Learning Disability packages across South London and Surrey, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred care delivery.

You will work closely with commissioners, families, Local Authorities and multidisciplinary professionals to support adults with complex needs while maintaining the highest standards of governance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Complete assessments and pre-assessments for new referrals
Lead functional, clinical and risk assessments for adults with complex Mental Health and Learning Disability needs
Develop and review care plans, Positive Behaviour Support plans and risk assessments
Provide clinical oversight across community-based Mental Health and Learning Disability packages
Support the mobilisation and transition of new packages of care
Conduct spot checks, audits and quality reviews
Lead safeguarding investigations and clinical escalations
Deliver training, competency assessments and clinical supervision
Work collaboratively with families, commissioners, ICBs, Local Authorities and MDT professionals
Support recruitment and workforce development
Ensure compliance with CQC and organisational standards
Drive continuous quality improvement across servicesAbout You

RMN or RNLD qualification
Active NMC registration
Minimum two years' post-registration experience
Recent experience supporting adults with Mental Health needs and/or Learning Disabilities
Experience supporting individuals with Autism and behaviours that challenge
Strong assessment and care planning skills
Strong understanding of Positive Behaviour Support, safeguarding and risk management
Community services or complex care experience is desirable
Experience working with commissioners and multidisciplinary teams is desirable
Full UK driving licence is essentialWhy Apply?
This Mental Health Clinical Lead opportunity offers the chance to join a growing organisation where quality, clinical excellence and person-centred care sit at the heart of everything they do.

You will have the autonomy to influence service delivery, support operational teams and help shape the future of Mental Health and Learning Disability services while working alongside an experienced and supportive leadership team.

If you are interested in applying for this Mental Health Clinical Lead position, please click apply or contact Ehsan at Leaders in Care on (phone number removed), quoting the reference number below. An informal, confidential conversation is welcomed.

Reference: LICEA