Lead Nurse

Change Grow Live; Lewes; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Brighton & Hove is seeking an experienced Lead Nurse to supervise a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality clinical care. Key responsibilities include leading health interventions, driving clinical quality, and supporting staff development. Ideal candidates will have a trauma-informed approach to health, be calm under pressure, and be committed to continuous growth. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and generous leave.

Benefits

Competitive pay aligned with NHS Agenda for Change

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Paid Wellness Hour

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on shopping, travel and leisure

Free NMC registration

Ongoing development pathways

Qualifications

• Experience of leading clinical teams and delivering high standards of care.
• A whole-person, trauma-informed approach to health and wellbeing.
• The ability to remain calm, curious and compassionate under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical and managerial supervision to the nursing team.
• Leading the delivery of clinical, health and wellbeing interventions.
• Driving clinical quality and best practice through audit, learning and reflection.

Skills

Leading clinical teams

Trauma-informed approach

Calmness under pressure

Commitment to learning

Job description

Overview

Lead Nurse – Brighton & Hove Recovery Service

At Change Grow Live, we believe in people — in their strengths, their potential, and their ability to shape their own futures.

Because the best people have one thing in common: they care.

We’re more than a substance misuse charity — we’re a community built on compassion, openness and boldness. Every day, we walk alongside people as they change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its fullest.

We are now looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Nurse to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team in the Brighton & Hove Recovery Service.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire others and make tangible impact, this is the role for you.

About the Role

As one of our Lead Nurses, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality clinical care across our Brighton & Hove Recovery Service. You’ll jointly lead a team of skilled nurses and health professionals, ensuring our approach is safe, evidence-based, compassionate, and consistently improving.

Every day will bring opportunities to support people in their recovery journey — empowering them to achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical and managerial supervision to the nursing team
• Leading the delivery of clinical, health and wellbeing interventions
• Driving clinical quality and best practice through audit, learning and reflection
• Supporting staff development and contributing to service improvement
• Working collaboratively across hubs, community locations and partner organisations

No two days are the same — but each one makes a difference.

About You

• Experience of leading clinical teams and delivering high standards of care
• A whole‑person, trauma‑informed approach to health and wellbeing
• The ability to remain calm, curious and compassionate under pressure
• A commitment to continuous learning, reflection and professional growth

Above all, you’ll be a confident, thoughtful clinician who is motivated by helping people thrive — including your colleagues.

Company Culture

We Thrive by recruiting for success, recognising and rewarding effort, and ensuring everyone is safe, healthy, agile and flexible. Together as a team we are learning, developing, growing and identifying future talent and leaders to deliver our mission.

Everyone experiences a sense of belonging, where every voice counts. We are inclusive, we engage openly, and we connect at all levels.

Commitments

• Creating the conditions for success for everyone who works and volunteers with us
• Delivering world‑class learning and organisational development so people can grow and achieve their aspirations
• Enabling open, transparent cultures where our values are lived and experienced every day

Why Change Grow Live?

Our Strategy: Built on Evidence and Compassion

By 2030, our culture, ways of working and deep understanding of what works will enable us to deliver consistently more effective support and interventions.

We are committed to:

• Creating an environment where everyone can thrive and grow
• Making it easier for teams to deliver outstanding care
• Embedding approaches that are evidence‑based, equitable and person‑centred

Key Details

• Location: Brighton & Hove Recovery Service
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Salary: £44,471.72 – £48,906.23
• Contract: Permanent
• Interview date: TBC – please note this will be an in‑person interview
• Values Based Interview: TBC – Interview completed via Teams invite

Benefits

• Competitive pay aligned with NHS Agenda for Change
• Generous annual leave (plus bank holidays, rising with service)
• Flexible working arrangements
• A paid Wellness Hour each week, plus access to our Wellness Hub & EAP
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts on shopping, travel and leisure
• Free NMC registration, RCNi access and ongoing development pathways
• Cycle to Work and Refer a Friend schemes
• A supportive, passionate team that truly cares

How to Apply

Please read the job description and submit your application as soon as possible — we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this role.

When completing your application and supporting statement, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how your skills and experiences align with the role’s requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 40 to 44 (£44,471.72 - £48,906.23)

ILW / OLW / Fringe

N / A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

4 / 1 / 2026