Detox Lead Nurse

Leaders in Care; Barnton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnton is seeking a passionate Lead Nurse to support addiction recovery. This role requires clinical leadership and the ability to inspire a team while ensuring high-quality care. Offering a competitive salary of £42,000 - £45,000 and various employee benefits, this position is ideal for those committed to making a difference in recovery journeys.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Discounted meals

Employee discounts

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience as a Ward Manager, Clinical Lead, Deputy, or Band 6/7 Senior Nurse.
• Passion for substance misuse care and supporting recovery.
• Strong organizational skills and resilience under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Guide, coach, and inspire a small team of nurses.
• Ensure safe and effective care for service users.
• Deputize for senior leadership when required.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Care planning

Incident management

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Job description

Are you an experienced nurse leader with a passion for supporting people through recovery and making a real difference in their lives?

We're seeking a Lead Nurse to join a purpose-built addiction and recovery treatment service, delivering exemplary care in an outstanding environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven leadership experience who is motivated by clinical excellence, innovation, and team development.

The service is located close to the Northwich area of Cheshire, easily accessible from local areas such as Crewe, Warrington and Wirral / Liverpool.

About the Role

In this role, you'll combine strong clinical skills with the ability to guide, coach, and inspire a small, dedicated team. You'll ensure that every service user receives safe, compassionate, and effective care while supporting the development of your colleagues.

Working pattern: 3 days per week supernumerary (9am - 5pm), 1 day per week leading on the floor (7:45am - 8pm). You'll also deputise for senior leadership when required, ensuring the clinical team remains visible, effective, and aligned with best practice standards.

What We're Looking For

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Previous leadership experience as a Ward Manager, Clinical Lead, Deputy, or Band 6/7 Senior Nurse
• A passion for substance misuse care and supporting recovery journeys
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills, with the ability to develop others
• Experience in care planning, incident management, and clinical governance
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with resilience under pressure

Desirable: Leadership or clinical educator qualification, Nurse Prescriber qualification, Experience in addiction treatment or behavioural health

What's on Offer

• Salary of £42,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Discounted or free meals
• Employee discounts & referral scheme
• Free on-site parking and good transport links

This role gives you the autonomy to shape a small team, lead by example, and be part of a service that transforms lives every day. You'll be supported by a highly experienced leadership team who value your growth, and you'll work in a collaborative environment that champions innovation and care excellence.

Ready to take the next step? If you're a compassionate leader ready to bring your skills and passion for addiction recovery to a forward-thinking service, please apply.