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