Lead Clinician

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Clinician to provide clinical governance, operational leadership and business development.

You will be responsible for ensuring safe, effective and compliant delivery of insourced services within NHS and Private settings.

The role will act as CQC Registered Manager and Head of Clinical Services

Key responsibilities include:

• Establish and lead the Quality Governance Framework
• Safeguarding and quality governance reporting
• Lead clinical audits
• Ensure compliance with CQC Standards, NHS Frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Develop, review and oversee CQC-aligned policies
• Provide clinical leadership
• Support workforce development, clinical supervision and revalidation
• Oversee the delivery of insourcing services
• Contribute to tender processes
• Provide supervision, appraisals and performance management
• Management of investigations

Essential requirements:

• RMN or RGN Level 7 or above
• Active registration
• Strong understanding of CQC standards and NHS pathways
• Proven experience in clinical governance
• Proven experience working with or alongside NHS Trusts

Desirable experience:

• Non-medical prescriber qualification
• Safeguarding qualification
• Involvement in tender processes or contract mobilisation
• CQC Registered Manager experience

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English