Substance Misuse Lead Nurse
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Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd
Worthing, UK
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Permanent
Substance Misuse Lead Nurse
Location: West Sussex
Salary: £49,950 £52,221 per annum | 37.5 hrs | Permanent
Specialism: Substance Misuse | Clinical Leadership | Registered Nurse | Band 7 Equivalent
Are you a clinically strong nurse leader with experience managing teams within substance misuse, mental health, or complex care settings? This is an outstanding opportunity for a Band 7-equivalent nurse to step into a pivotal leadership role as Substance Misuse Lead Nurse overseeing a skilled team across multiple hubs in West Sussex.
Were partnering with a national provider of integrated drug and alcohol services to recruit a Cluster Lead Nurse Substance Misuse Service (Equivalent to Band 7) who will drive clinical excellence across a growing and impactful service.
The Role:
What Youll Be Doing As Substance Misuse Lead Nurse, you will work closely with operational managers and medical leads as part of the senior leadership team to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care. This role is aligned with the responsibilities expected of a Cluster Lead Nurse Substance Misuse Service (Equivalent to Band 7).
Your key duties include:
About You:
What Were Looking For To succeed as Substance Misuse Lead Nurse, youll be an NMC-registered nurse with proven experience managing clinical teams, ideally in substance misuse or mental health settings.
Were especially interested in candidates who:
Whats on Offer
Apply now with your CV or contact Ehsanat Leaders in Care now on07533113393for further information.
REF: LICEA
Location: West Sussex
Salary: £49,950 £52,221 per annum | 37.5 hrs | Permanent
Specialism: Substance Misuse | Clinical Leadership | Registered Nurse | Band 7 Equivalent
Are you a clinically strong nurse leader with experience managing teams within substance misuse, mental health, or complex care settings? This is an outstanding opportunity for a Band 7-equivalent nurse to step into a pivotal leadership role as Substance Misuse Lead Nurse overseeing a skilled team across multiple hubs in West Sussex.
Were partnering with a national provider of integrated drug and alcohol services to recruit a Cluster Lead Nurse Substance Misuse Service (Equivalent to Band 7) who will drive clinical excellence across a growing and impactful service.
The Role:
What Youll Be Doing As Substance Misuse Lead Nurse, you will work closely with operational managers and medical leads as part of the senior leadership team to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based care. This role is aligned with the responsibilities expected of a Cluster Lead Nurse Substance Misuse Service (Equivalent to Band 7).
Your key duties include:
- Leading and developing nursing teams across multiple service hubs
- Implementing and maintaining clinical models in line with national guidance
- Supporting integrated detox pathways, BBV vaccinations, harm reduction, and treatment planning
- Championing clinical governance, audit, and safeguarding practices
- Leading clinical innovation, performance reviews, and risk management
- Acting as a mentor and line manager to nursing and healthcare staff
About You:
What Were Looking For To succeed as Substance Misuse Lead Nurse, youll be an NMC-registered nurse with proven experience managing clinical teams, ideally in substance misuse or mental health settings.
Were especially interested in candidates who:
- Are confident leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites
- Have detailed knowledge of addiction and recovery clinical interventions
- Understand CQC standards and national clinical frameworks
- Provide coaching-style leadership and support clinical CPD
- Manage safeguarding, change, and operational risk effectively
Whats on Offer
- Salary: £49,950 £52,221 per annum (equivalent pay scale)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Protected CPD time and annual NMC fee reimbursement
- Weekly paid Wellness Hour and Employee Assistance Programme
- Strong career development and leadership pathways
- Access to national and regional clinical peer support networks
- Comprehensive induction, RCNi access, and ongoing training
Apply now with your CV or contact Ehsanat Leaders in Care now on07533113393for further information.
REF: LICEA