Learning Disabilities Clinical Lead

Learning Disabilities | Mental Health | Hybrid Working | Community-Based Care | Clinical Leadership Lead clinical excellence across specialist learning disability services while enjoying genuine autonomy, hybrid working and the opportunity to influence care across multiple regions as a Learning Disabilities Clinical Lead.

We're recruiting for an experienced RNLD to join an Outstanding CQC-rated specialist complex care provider supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs across Dorset, Kent, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. This is a hybrid role, typically 3 to 4 days in the community and 1 to 2 days working from home each week, offering genuine clinical autonomy and excellent opportunities for career progression as a Learning Disabilities Clinical Lead.

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care while supporting frontline teams and driving clinical excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Package & Benefits
Salary of £44,000 to £47,000 per annum.
Hybrid working, 3 to 4 days in the community and 1 to 2 days working from home each week.
45p per mile mileage.
Monday to Friday working pattern.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Company pension scheme.
Laptop and mobile phone provided.
Ongoing clinical training and leadership development.
Genuine career progression within a growing organisation.
Supportive senior leadership team.About the Company You'll be joining an Outstanding CQC-rated specialist complex care provider recognised for exceptional standards of care, strong clinical governance and investment in its people. As a Learning Disabilities Clinical Lead, you'll have the autonomy, support and resources to deliver outstanding clinical outcomes while helping shape and continuously improve services across the region.

Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of complex community care packages, ensuring safe, effective and person-centred clinical delivery.
Complete comprehensive clinical assessments, care plans, risk assessments and regular clinical reviews.
Deliver clinical supervision, competency assessments and practical training for Registered Nurses and Support Workers.
Support the mobilisation of new care packages and oversee clinical quality throughout each package's journey.
Lead safeguarding investigations, clinical audits, incident reviews and root cause analysis, implementing lessons learned to improve outcomes.
Support CQC compliance, quality assurance initiatives and continuous service improvement.
Develop and review clinical policies, procedures and best practice guidance.
Work collaboratively with families, commissioners, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Local Authorities and multidisciplinary professionals.
Promote best practice in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Mental Capacity Act (MCA), Best Interest decision making, trauma-informed care and person-centred approaches.About You
Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) with an active NMC registration.
Experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs within community, supported living or complex care services.
Strong knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), Mental Capacity Act (MCA), safeguarding, clinical governance and CQC standards.
Experience completing clinical assessments, care planning, risk assessments, competency assessments and clinical supervision.
Confident leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring frontline staff and making autonomous clinical decisions.
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and willingness to travel throughout your designated region.If you're looking to take the next step as a Learning Disabilities Clinical Lead and want the opportunity to influence clinical practice, develop frontline teams and make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you. Even if your CV isn't completely up to date, please apply for a confidential discussion.

Apply today or contact Ehsan at Leaders in Care on (phone number removed) for more information, quoting Reference: LICEA, and take the next step in your career as a Learning Disabilities Clinical Lead