Cluster Lead Nurse

Change Grow Live; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in health care is seeking a Cluster Lead Nurse in London to oversee effective treatment pathways for service users dealing with addiction. This role requires significant experience in health/social care and effective management abilities. The successful candidate will ensure high standards of clinical service delivery while fostering professional development within the team. The position offers competitive benefits including generous leave, wellness programs, and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Paid 'Wellness' hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Annual reimbursement of NMC fee

Dedicated professional development time

Access to training programmes

Employee Assist Programme

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in health/social care, ideally substance misuse.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical interventions and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage teams and facilitate change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrated treatment pathways for service users with addiction issues.
• Manage clinical services and support nursing staff development.
• Collaborate with medical professionals to optimize treatment plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Valid NMC Registration

Job description

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Client:

Change Grow Live

Location:

London Borough of Newham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

About the role:

• Assure that integrated pathways are in place for service users who require treatment for their health needs relating to their addiction and that the clinical model is effective and in line with CGL policy and national guidance
• Implement/maintain an immunisation and vaccination scheme to help combat blood borne virus (BBV) and other infectious diseases and provide advice and information to other professionals on BBV and the care of individuals with drug and alcohol issues
• Undertake regular CPD and create an environment that encourages your team to learn and develop and disseminate information to your team from the senior operational and clinical management teams
• Ensure that all clinical services are delivered to a high standard in line with national guidance and CGL policies, procedures and best practice adhering to CQC Essential Standards
• Manage the clinical aspects of implementations of new clinical developments within the service as required
• Effectively manage and develop all nursing staff and participate in the core training programme as and when required and be an active support for your peers within the region/organisation
• Attend, organise and chair (as required) relevant clinical advisory groups and committees and partnership meetings, to ensure appropriate representation of services
• Work alongside the Lead Doctor (and or Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)) to formulate, plan and implement individual treatment programmes to ensure safety and optimise outcomes for service users. This will include supporting nurses assisting detoxifications from substances across operational sites.

About you:

• Valid registration with the NMC and a current pin
• Significant experience of working in the health/social care field ideally within substance misuse
• Experience of working and managing people/teams in the clinical services and substance misuse, social care fields
• An in-depth knowledge of clinical interventions for use with a range of service users
• Understanding of UK Drug Strategy and Social Policy reforms
• Knowledge of different treatment models and harm minimisation interventions
• In depth knowledge of the regulatory framework within which the clinical services and the organisation operate
• Awareness of, and ability to work within, clinical legislation in relation to service users
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
• Able to manage in a facilitative and coaching style
• Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee
• Dedicated and protected professional development time
• Access to excellent training programmes including the RCNi learning platform
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Protected monthly CPD
• A timetable of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions
• Regional Lead Nurse Clinical and Peer support meetings
• National Nurse meetings
• Refer a friend scheme and receive generous vouchers if candidate is successful.

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities