Package Description

Deputy National Lead Nurse 

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Car Allowance: £3,600 P/A
Location: Homebase, with ad hoc national travel as required

Working as part of the Keys Group Adult Clinical Services Team the postholder will provide direct and indirect Mental Health Nursing and Safeguarding input for adults placed within our learning disability, mental health and Acquired Brain Injury services and post Incident Support to the workforce. Working closely with the National lead Nurse for Safeguarding and the National Clinical Director (Adults) the postholder will undertake a wide range of duties, including the delivery of specialist training across the Adult Services. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide specialist mental health nursing and safeguarding leadership across Adult Services, acting as Deputy Lead Nurse as required.
• Advise on the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, and Best Interest decision-making, ensuring NICE-compliant practice.
• Chair Pre-Admission Meetings and Complex Case Panels.
• Lead or contribute to safeguarding rapid reviews, mortality reviews, and serious incident investigations.
• Represent safeguarding at internal committees and senior/regional leadership meetings.
• Work collaboratively with external agencies, Local Authorities, NHS services, and Keys Group colleagues.
• Deliver person-centred, trauma-informed care and effective communication with service users, families, and professionals.
• Ensure robust risk management, regulatory compliance (CQC/CIW), accurate record-keeping, reporting, and oversight of RADAR referrals.
• Provide safeguarding and clinical training, consultation, and supervision to staff and students.
• Contribute to policy development, service improvement, research, supervision, appraisal, and ongoing professional development in line with NMC, RCN, and EPIC values.

About you

• Essential: NMC Registered Nurse RMN/RNLD
• Essential: Level 3 Safeguarding with a willingness to complete level 5
• Essential: Significant experience in a range of Acute in-patient and community mental health and care settings. 
• Essential: Experienced in carrying out safeguarding investigations and serious incident investigations
• Essential: Experience in delivering clinical training
• Essential: Knowledge of: Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Risk Management, social care workforce, Medication and potential side effects. 
• Essential: Full clean driving license and access to my own car.
• Desirable: Leadership and Management Qualifications

Why join Keys Group?

• Salary - £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Car Allowance - £3,600 Per annum 
• Flexibility – Hybrid working pattern
• Annual Leave – Generous annual leave 
• Career Progression – We have a whole world of opportunities available within the group. Many of our managers have progressed into Senior Leaders within our organization. 
• DBS Check – we cover the cost of your DBS check and subsequent renewals
• Ongoing Training and Development – Supported by our award-winning Learning and Development Team, you will receive ongoing training and development throughout your career
• Pension Scheme – start growing that pot for a healthy and happy retirement
• Wellbeing Support, Advice and Guidance – via our Employee Assistance Program though an online portal or over the telephone
• Staff Referral Scheme – earn a generous bonus for spreading the word and referring a friend to join our team
• EPIC Awards –All of our employees are EPIC in our eyes and do some incredible things each and every day. Each month, we recognise those that have shown that they really live by our values with EPIC awards and a fantastic prize on offer
• Discounts at Highstreet retailers, days out, gifts, holidays and even when buying a car – available via a Blue Light card and out HAPI app, save up to 50% with certain retailers

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