Clinical Lead (RNLD / RMN / RGN) - Governance & PBS

Role: Clinical Lead (RNLD / RMN / RGN) - Governance & PBSSalary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum (DOE) + Bonus SchemeSetting: Supported Living & Homecare | Complex Learning and Physical DisabilitiesLocation: Hybrid - WFH with travel across Colchester, Essex ServicesHours: Full Time, Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Are you a clinically driven leader with a passion for Positive Behaviour Support and high-quality governance? This new role offers the opportunity to shape clinical standards across a growing, values-led care organisation.

* A candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request, if you feel this role might align with you *

Overview:

Compass Associates are proud to be partnered with a specialist provider of Supported Living and Complex Homecare services, to recruit for a Clinical Lead. This newly created role forms part of the organisation’s growth strategy and focuses on clinical governance and the leadership of a well-established Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) team.

This provider supports younger adults with Learning Disabilities, Autism, and complex behavioural needs across a range of community services. They are in a strong period of organic growth following several acquisitions and are now seeking a senior nurse leader to strengthen governance processes and elevate clinical practice across the group.

This role offers a clear and exciting progression path, with succession planning in place to develop into a Director of Supported Living post.

Location:

This is a hybrid position requiring travel across services in Essex, with home or office-based work. The head office is located in Colchester, making the role commutable from Chelmsford, Ipswich, Braintree, Southend, Cambridge, Basildon, Romford and surrounding areas.

Criteria:

• Registered Nurse (RNLD, RMN or RGN) with valid NMC PIN
• Background in specialist Learning Disability or secure/forensic care settings
• Strong understanding of PBS frameworks and their practical application
• Previous experience managing geographically dispersed clinical or PBS teams
• In-depth knowledge of clinical governance, incident management and regulatory compliance
• Confident working across multi-site services and collaborating with senior leadership

Responsibilities Include:

• Strategic oversight of clinical governance across services and drive quality assurance
• Lead, support and develop a specialist PBS team (Practitioners, Lead and front-line staff)
• Act as clinical escalation point for complex case reviews and incidents
• Embed PBS practices and lead a culture of continuous improvement

Salary and Benefits:

• £70,000 - £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Annual bonus structure
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
• Sick pay and pension package
• Opportunities for structured career progression

Interview Process:

1. Informal virtual introduction with a member of the SMT
2. In-person service visit and team introduction
3. Formal panel interview exploring clinical leadership and service improvement

A candidate information pack including the full job description is available upon request.

Compass Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer £200 John Lewis vouchers for every successful referral.