Clinical Lead in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time On-site

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Clinical Lead (RMN / RNLD)

MUVE Healthcare is looking for an experienced and motivated Clinical Lead (RMN / RNLD) to provide clinical leadership and oversight across our community-based care packages throughout the Midlands.

You will be responsible for supporting children, young people and adults with complex needs and behaviours that challenge, ensuring they receive safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

Working closely with Service Managers, support teams and multidisciplinary professionals, you will oversee clinical standards, manage risks, support staff development and ensure care packages operate safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Staff Support

Provide clinical leadership and oversight across allocated community care packages.
Lead regular team meetings, clinical supervision and reflective practice sessions.
Support, coach and assess support staff to maintain high standards of care.
Identify training needs and complete staff competency assessments.
Observe staff practice in clients' homes and provide guidance and feedback.

Care Planning & Risk Management

Develop, review and maintain care plans, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and risk assessments.
Ensure care is person-centred, trauma-informed and promotes independence.
Complete clinical assessments for new clients and support the safe implementation of care packages.
Oversee medication management and promote the reduction of restrictive practices.

Incident Management & Safeguarding

Lead clinical responses to behaviours that challenge, including aggression, absconding and self-injury.
Review incidents, identify patterns and implement strategies to reduce risks.
Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, reported and managed appropriately.
Maintain compliance with relevant safeguarding legislation and clinical frameworks.

Multidisciplinary Working

Work closely with Service Managers, the Bookings team and multidisciplinary professionals.
Attend MDT meetings, clinical reviews, safeguarding meetings and professional discussions.
Build positive relationships with families, commissioners, social workers and healthcare professionals.
Support effective staffing, skill matching and continuity of care across packages.

Clinical Governance & Quality

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records.
Complete clinical audits, medication reviews and quality assurance checks.
Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, NMC standards and MUVE Healthcare policies.
Participate in the clinical on-call rota as required.

Essential Requirements

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with current NMC registration.
Minimum 2 years' post-registration experience.
Experience supporting individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge.
Previous experience leading or supervising support staff.
Strong knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), safeguarding and clinical risk management.
Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and relevant CQC standards.
Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage multiple community care packages effectively.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Flexibility to travel throughout the Midlands and respond to incidents.
Ability to meet enhanced DBS requirements for both adult and child workforces.

Desirable Experience

Experience managing community-based complex care packages.
Background in CAMHS, forensic mental health or learning disability services.
Experience working with both children and adults.
PBS, clinical leadership or mentorship qualifications.
DMI or other recognised de-escalation training qualifications.
Experience using digital care management systems such as Birdie or Nourish.
Knowledge of STOMP and STAMP principles, autism and ADHD.

About the role

We are looking for a confident, proactive and approachable Clinical Lead who can provide strong clinical direction while supporting staff and maintaining positive relationships with clients and their families.

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing complex situations, making sound clinical decisions and driving improvements in care quality across multiple community-based services.

Why Join MUVE Healthcare?

Competitive salary plus paid mileage.
Full-time position working 40 hours per week.
Opportunity to lead and develop community-based clinical services.
Ongoing professional development and training.
Support from an experienced clinical and operational leadership team.
A rewarding role making a meaningful difference to individuals with complex needs.
£100 Candidate Referral Bonus (subject to scheme terms).

Important Information

This role involves regular travel across the Midlands and participation in a clinical on-call rota.

The successful candidate must maintain their NMC registration and revalidation requirements and work in accordance with the NMC Code.

The role may involve exposure to verbal and physical aggression. Training, debriefs and wellbeing support are provided.

Employment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and verification of professional registration.

Required Criteria

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with current NMC registration.
Minimum 2 years' post-registration experience.
Strong knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), safeguarding and clinical risk management.
Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and relevant CQC standards.
Ability to manage multiple community care packages effectively.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Flexibility to travel throughout the Midlands and respond to incidents.
Ability to meet enhanced DBS requirements for both adult and child workforces.

Desired Criteria

Experience managing community-based complex care packages.
Background in CAMHS, forensic mental health or learning disability services.
Experience working with both children and adults.
DMI or other recognised de-escalation training qualifications.
Experience using digital care management systems such as Birdie or Nourish.
Knowledge of STOMP and STAMP principles, autism and ADHD.

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