Clinical Nurse Manager Must have experience working with intellectual disabilities. Location:Midlands / Hybrid Reporting to: Operations Manager Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time Working Hours:Standard office hours with occasional flexibility Role Overview Lotus Care provides a range of respite, residential and support services to Children & Adults with intellectual disabilities in a homely and comfortable community setting. As ID Nurse, you will be a fully qualified nurse and will work closely with the CEO, DOS, RSMs, MDT, Operations, HR, Finance & Facilities Manager to ensure there is a seamless process from receipt of referral up to admission and thereafter for an initial period of 3 months post admission. Benefits Attractive salary Annual bonus Pension scheme 23 days annual leave CPD support Opportunity to grow in a developing service Paid travel expenses Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Key Responsibilities Support the QSPD Manager in service audits, quality reviews, and tracking of action plans across multiple service locations. Coordinate and attend referral meetings, assessments, and admissions in partnership with the ADT Manager. Participate in virtual and in-person assessments of new referrals alongside the MDT and Operations teams. Make informed recommendations to the Referrals Committee regarding service needs and admission suitability. Assess compatibility of new admissions with existing residents to ensure best outcomes for all. Manage referral documentation and maintain accurate updates on the Referral Tracker and ADT Pipeline. Communicate effectively with referring partners (HSE/Tusla) regarding referral status and placement updates. Chair ADT Committee meetings in the absence of the ADT Manager. Support staffing ratio reviews and collaborate with HR on training and resource requirements. Attend pre-admission meetings to coordinate with Operations, Facilities, and MDT on transition planning and service readiness. Ensure compliance with the Health Care Act 2007 and National Standards for Residential Services across all healthcare, medication, and wellbeing practices. Provide professional guidance, training, and policy support to centre teams on healthcare, medication management, and health monitoring. Essential Requirements: Experience working in residential or community disability services & autism-specific admission. 2-4 years clinical nurse management experience desirable. Registered with NMBI (RNID). QQI L7/ 8 in a relevant field e.g. nursing In-depth knowledge of HIQA regulatory requirements and person-centred support frameworks. Full clean driver's licence. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently High attention to detail and IT proficiency.