Lead Nurse

Hippo Staffing Solutions; Worplesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Worplesdon is seeking a Lead Nurse to oversee clinical care at their inpatient detox facility. This role involves providing day-to-day leadership to nursing staff, managing caseloads, and ensuring compliance with NMC and CQC standards. The ideal candidate is an NMC-registered nurse with experience in substance misuse services and strong communication skills. Benefits include training opportunities, a company pension, and enhanced holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Company pension

Wellness support

Free parking

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Eligibility for Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse services and clinical assessment.
• Ability to manage caseloads and work within evidence-based guidelines.
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical care within the inpatient detox facility.
• Provide day-to-day clinical leadership to nursing and support staff.
• Manage medication and conduct clinical audits.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Professionalism

Integrity

Education

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

Job description

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.

The postholder must be an NMC-registered nurse (RMN, RGN, or equivalent) with experience in substance misuse services, 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 are essential. The role includes benefits such as training opportunities, a company pension, wellness support, free parking, enhanced holiday entitlement, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card. An enhanced DBS check is required