Detox Lead Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the Northwich area seeks a compassionate Lead Nurse to lead a dedicated team. The ideal candidate has strong clinical skills, prior leadership experience, and a passion for addiction recovery. This full-time role offers a salary between £42,000 - £45,000, company pension scheme, and various employee discounts. Join a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Discounted or free meals

Employee discounts & referral scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience as a Ward Manager or Band 6/7 Senior Nurse.
• A passion for substance misuse care and supporting recovery journeys.
• Experience in care planning, incident management, and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Guide, coach, and inspire a small team of nurses.
• Ensure safe, compassionate, and effective care for all service users.
• Deputise for senior leadership as required.

Skills

NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Leadership experience

Mentoring and coaching skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Overview

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. With excellent online reviews and a Good rating from the CQC, this role offers a fulfilling career in a supportive environment. 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 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
• Experience in addiction treatment or behavioural health

Whatrom the employer’s perspective? (Whatrom the 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. Youindsupport from a highly experienced leadership team who value growth, and youew work in a collaborative environment that champions innovation and care excellence.

How to apply

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, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply or contact Gemma at Leaders in Care for further details.