Job Description

: Clinical Lead - Homecare & Supported Living Services

Job Title:

Clinical Lead

Reports to:

Registered Manager / Director of Care Quality & Clinical Governance

Location:

Community-based (Homecare Packages & Supported Living Schemes)

Hours:

Full-time

Salary:

Competitive, dependent on experience

Regulated Activity:

Personal Care / Treatment of Disease, Disorder or Injury (where applicable)

Job Purpose

The Clinical Lead is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and high-quality delivery of clinical care across all homecare and supported living services. This role oversees clinical governance, supports risk management, ensures compliance with CQC standards, and provides expert clinical leadership to staff delivering care to adults and/or children with complex needs.

The Clinical Lead will champion best practice, lead on competency assessments, oversee care planning, and act as the clinical point of escalation for service users, families, commissioners, and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

A. Clinical Leadership & Oversight

Provide day-to-day clinical leadership across all assigned homecare packages and supported living sites. Ensure all clinical tasks (e.g., PEG feeds, tracheostomy care, epilepsy management, medication administration, wound care) are delivered safely and competently. Conduct clinical assessments and contribute to initial assessments, reviews, and complex case planning. Lead on clinical triage, incident review, and escalation of risks.

B. Care Planning & Clinical Governance

Develop, review, and quality-assure person-centred care plans, clinical risk assessments, and support plans. Ensure compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards and company policies. Review and analyse clinical audits, medication audits, MAR charts, and incident reports, implementing corrective actions. Oversee infection control compliance and safe medication management.

C. Staff Training, Competency & Supervision

Deliver clinical training to nurses, HCAs, and support workers based on service needs (e.g., suctioning, oxygen therapy, seizure management). Assess clinical competencies and sign staff off as safe-to-practice. Provide clinical supervision and reflective sessions to staff. Support recruitment by participating in clinical interviews and skills assessments.

D. Quality Assurance & Compliance

Ensure services are inspection-ready and meeting CQC standards at all times. Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with legal, professional, and organisational requirements. Lead on safeguarding concerns, contributing to Section 42 enquiries where required. Monitor service user outcomes and ensure timely updates to care plans.

E. Multi-Agency Collaboration

Act as the clinical liaison with GPs, District Nurses, MDTs, commissioners, hospitals, social workers, community teams, and families. Support hospital discharges, step-down pathways, and complex package mobilisations. Attend MDT meetings, case reviews, and safeguarding meetings representing the service clinically.

F. Service Development

Support mobilisation of new packages and supported living placements. Lead clinical elements of tenders, quality submissions, and commissioner meetings. Identify areas for improvement and implement action plans to enhance quality and safety.

3. Person Specification

Qualifications

Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN/RNLD) with active NMC registration essential. Clinical supervision or mentorship qualification desirable. Additional specialist clinical training (e.g., tracheostomy, ventilation, PEG, epilepsy) is an advantage.

Experience

Minimum 3 years post-registration experience. Experience in homecare, community nursing, supported living, or complex care essential. Experience supervising staff and managing clinical risk. Confidence leading on safeguarding, clinical governance, and quality assurance.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of CQC standards and regulatory requirements. Skilled in clinical assessment, risk management, and care planning. Excellent communication skills with ability to liaise with MDTs and families. Ability to teach, mentor, and supervise staff. Confident with IT systems, audits, and clinical documentation.

4. Key Competencies

Leadership and accountability Clinical decision-making Safeguarding expertise Professional integrity Crisis management Person-centred care Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure Emotional resilience Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills

5. Additional Requirements

Enhanced DBS Check Full UK driving licence preferred Flexibility to work on-call rota if required Ability to travel between service locations Commitment to ongoing CPD
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

Do you have full UK driving licence? Are you comfortable travelling to various locations for work?
Work Location: In person