Adult Nurse Manager

Nuffield Health; Surrey Heath; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Nurse for their inpatient detox facility in Surrey Heath. This role entails overseeing clinical care, managing caseloads, and leading the nursing team. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with NMC and CQC standards while providing support for residents’ recovery. Candidates must be NMC-registered nurses with experience in substance misuse services. Benefits include training opportunities, a company pension, and wellness support.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Company pension

Wellness support

Free parking

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Must be an NMC-registered nurse with experience in substance misuse services.
• Experience in clinical assessment and caseload management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical care within the inpatient detox facility.
• Manage caseloads and complete care plans.
• Ensure safe and high-quality support for residents.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Caseload management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NMC-registered nurse (RMN, RGN, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

The Lead Nurse is responsible for overseeing clinical care within the inpatient detox facility, ensuring residents receive safe, high- quality support. They provide day-to-day clinical leadership to nursing and support staff and act as operational lead when the Centre Manager is absent.

The role includes managing caseloads, completing assessments and care plans, responding to medical emergencies, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring all practice meets NMC, CQC, and company standards. The Lead Nurse oversees medication management, clinical audits, and the 24/7 on-call rota while working closely with GPs, treatment agencies, and other professionals to support effective recovery plans.

They also assist with staff recruitment, supervision, and ongoing development, helping maintain a safe and supportive environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Must be an NMC-registered nurse (RMN, RGN, or equivalent) with experience in substance misuse services.
• Experience in clinical assessment, caseload management, and working within evidence-based guidelines.
• Strong communication skills, professionalism, integrity, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Benefits

• Training opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Wellness support.
• Free parking.
• Enhanced holiday entitlement.
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card.