Clinical Lead - RNLD

Job Title: Clinical Lead- Learning Disabilities

About Marva Group

Marva Group is a dynamic and fast-growing parent company with a diverse portfolio of healthcare businesses, including care homes, recruitment services, domiciliary care, and specialist health solutions. We are committed to delivering excellence across the healthcare continuum by empowering our subsidiary companies through strategic oversight, shared services, and a unified vision of care.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Clinical Lead RNLD (Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities) to join our team, supporting adults with learning disabilities in a residential setting. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will combine your clinical expertise with your ability to support and guide others helping to shape a safe, supportive, and genuinely person-centred environment.

You will be leading from the front providing direct nursing care when needed, supporting the wider team, and ensuring we meet the highest standards in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Leading on Clinical Practice

• Take the lead on clinical care within the service acting as a role model for the wider team.
• Be the go-to person for nursing-related decisions and support staff with any clinical queries or challenges.
• Make sure care is delivered safely, respectfully, and always in line with peoples individual care plans.

Care Planning & Reviews

• Carry out thorough nursing assessments and work closely with individuals, families, and staff to create person-centred care plans.
• Regularly review care plans to make sure they continue to reflect each persons needs, preferences, and goals.

Medication & Health Monitoring

• Oversee the safe storage, administration, and recording of medication.
• Keep a close eye on each individuals physical health, making referrals and arranging appointments as needed.
• Work with GPs, dentists, and other health professionals to ensure holistic care is in place.

Supporting the Team

• Provide day-to-day guidance, support, and mentorship to staff.
• Help with staff training especially around clinical tasks, documentation, and learning disability-specific care.
• Offer supervision and encourage a learning culture where the team feels confident and supported.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Help the service stay compliant with CQC and other regulatory standards.
• Support with audits, inspections, and any action plans that follow.
• Make sure all documentation and records are accurate, up to date, and in line with best practice.

Working with Families & Professionals

• Build positive relationships with families and ensure they feel informed and involved.
• Work alongside social workers, community teams, and external professionals to support joined-up care.

Requirements

• A valid NMC registration as a Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities (RNLD)
• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities
• Confidence in leading a team and making clinical decisions
• A good understanding of what person-centred care really means
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• A genuine passion for helping others live safe, meaningful lives

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience in a senior nurse or clinical lead role
• Knowledge of communication tools like Makaton or PECS
• Up-to-date training in safeguarding, MCA/DoLS, and basic life support