Clinical Lead Nurse Complex Care and Training

• Registered Nurse qualification and current NMC registration without restrictions. Minimum of three years’ post-registration experience
• with significant experience in complex care. Clinical expertise in wound care
• continence management
• chronic disease management
• ventilator care and tracheostomy care. Knowledge of spinal injury-related bowel and bladder care
• including suprapubic catheter care
• suppository administration
• digital stimulation and manual evacuation. Experience delivering clinical training
• conducting competency assessments and providing staff supervision. Strong clinical assessment
• care planning
• risk management and safe delegation skills. Excellent communication
• problem-solving and decision-making skills
• with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities. Knowledge of CQC standards
• the Mental Capacity Act
• safeguarding and clinical governance. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook
• Word and Excel.

Description:

Clinical Lead Nurse – Complex Care & Training

Reporting to: Operations Director
Location: SweetTree Home Care Services -Coleridge House, 1 Coleridge Gardens, London NW6 3QH, with Community based visits.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, with occasional flexibility required to meet business needs.
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum

Our Commitment to Exceptional Care

At SweetTree, we do not just provide care, we create meaningful connections and enhance the lives of individuals with complex health needs. We are committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred support to individuals living with brain injuries, spinal injuries, neurodevelopmental conditions, dementia , general home care and other health conditions.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as Clinical Lead Nurse -Complex Care & Training, supporting clinical excellence and helping ensure our clients receive safe, effective and compassionate care in their own homes.

Purpose of the Role

As Clinical Lead Nurse - Complex Care & Training, you will provide clinical expertise, guidance and oversight across SweetTree’s services. You will support clinical assessments and care planning, deliver specialist training, assess support workers’ competencies and advise on complex clinical needs. Working closely with service managers and external healthcare professionals, you will promote safe practice, staff development and high-quality, person-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical advice and support to service managers and care teams across all SweetTree services.
• Contribute to client assessments, care plans and risk assessments, identifying clinical needs and appropriate interventions.
• Review care plans and advise on complex clinical needs, including wound care, continence, nutrition, falls, medication and deteriorating health.
• Identify training needs, deliver clinical training and undertake competency assessments and sign- offs for delegated healthcare activities.
• Provide clinical guidance on complex care, including ventilator care, tracheostomy care, stoma care and spinal injury-related bowel and bladder management.
• Provide clinical supervision, coaching and practice development for support workers.
• Collaborate with GPs, district nurses, therapists, hospices and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and establish safe delegation arrangements.
• Contribute to the Complex Care Panel, clinical audits, safeguarding investigations, compliance activities, clinical policies and quality improvement initiatives.

Eligibility Criteria

Essential:

• Registered Nurse qualification and current NMC registration without restrictions.
• Minimum of three years’ post-registration experience, with significant experience in complex care.
• Clinical expertise in wound care, continence management, chronic disease management, ventilator care and tracheostomy care.
• Knowledge of spinal injury-related bowel and bladder care, including suprapubic catheter care, suppository administration, digital stimulation and manual evacuation.
• Experience delivering clinical training, conducting competency assessments and providing staff supervision.
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning, risk management and safe delegation skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of CQC standards, the Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding and clinical governance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Desirable:

• Teaching, practice assessor or relevant post-registration qualifications.
• Community or homecare experience, particularly in complex care, neurological care, spinal injury care or palliative care.
• Experience in clinical audits, quality improvement and service development.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s in It for You?

✨ 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
✨ A 'Me Day' – an extra day off + £20 to treat yourself
✨ Ongoing support and development, with accredited training
✨ Health & Wellbeing Programme
✨ Discounted shopping & services platforms
✨ Cycle to work scheme
✨ Health insurance
✨ Free eye care vouchers
✨ Free DBS check
✨ Company Pension Scheme
✨ Longevity Service Awards
✨ Social events (Christmas & Summer parties!)

Dress Code

A smart casual appearance is required at all times, with sensible footwear.

Join SweetTree and enjoy a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in the lives of our clients while benefiting from ongoing development and a supportive team.