Clinical Team Leader

1. Clinical Care Delivery 

• Deliver direct nursing care within complex packages in line with assessed clinical need 

• Undertake and review holistic nursing assessments and contribute to care planning 

• Deliver clinical interventions, monitoring, and escalation in line with best practice 

• Act as the clinical decision-maker on shift when present within the package 

2. Leadership & Supervision 

• Act as Clinical Team Leader for allocated care teams 

• Provide visible leadership, acting as a role model for safe, person-centred care 

• Support, coach, and mentor HCAs within the package(s) 

• Undertake formal and informal supervision in partnership with the clinical team 

• Support induction and orientation of new staff into the package 

3. Competency & Workforce Assurance 

• Deliver, assess, and sign off clinical competencies for HCAs 

• Ensure staff are competent before undertaking clinical tasks or lone working 

• Identify training needs and escalate to the Clinical Lead / Care Coordinator 

• Maintain accurate, auditable competency records 

4. Clinical Governance & Quality 

• Ensure care is delivered in line with care plans, risk assessments, and policies 

• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and daily records 

• Monitor practice, identify risks, and take corrective action early 

• Escalate safeguarding, incidents, or concerns in line with policy 

• Contribute to audits, reviews, and service improvements 

5. Multi-Disciplinary & Stakeholder Working 

• Liaise with families, Case Managers, ICB and MDT professionals 

• Represent Libertatem professionally within clinical and review settings 

• Support the implementation of MDT treatment plans within daily care delivery 

• Provide structured updates to Clinical Leads, Care Coordinators, and Case Managers 

6. Operational Support 

• Work collaboratively with Care Coordination to support rota effectiveness 

• Assist with stabilising packages during periods of risk or transition 

• Support cover planning within packages where clinically appropriate 

• Contribute to package reviews and escalation planning 

Professional & Regulatory Responsibilities 

• Practice in line with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times 

• Maintain NMC registration and complete revalidation requirements 

• Keep professional knowledge current through CPD and mandatory training 

• Adhere to all regulatory, contractual, and organisational standards 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• Registered Nurse with active NMC registration (no restrictions) 

• Experience working with complex care clients (e.g. ABI, spinal injury, neurological conditions) 

• Confident delivering hands-on clinical care in community settings 

• Experience supervising, coaching, and assessing care staff 

• Strong understanding of clinical governance and risk management 

• Excellent communication and documentation skills 

• Full UK driving licence 

Desirable 

• Community or home-based complex care experience 

• Experience working across multiple packages 

• Exposure to both adult and paediatric complex care 

• Experience supporting MDT working and case management