Lead Substance Misuse Nurse, Band 7

Leaders In Care Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of addiction services in Lewisham is seeking a Lead Nurse, Band 7. This role involves overseeing addiction treatment pathways, managing clinical standards, and leading a nursing team. Candidates must have NMC registration and experience in a health or social care setting. The position offers a salary up to £53,039 alongside generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £53,039

25 days' leave + bank holidays

Weekly paid wellness hour

NMC registration fee paid

Pension scheme & structured training

Qualifications

• NMC registration is mandatory.
• Experience ideally within substance misuse is preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee addiction treatment pathways and clinical standards.
• Manage immunisation and harm reduction programmes.
• Develop nurse-led initiatives and support staff training.
• Collaborate with NHS teams.
• Ensure best practice in line with national guidance.

Skills

NMC registration (RGN or RMN)

Experience as a nurse in health or social care

Team leadership or supervisory experience

Knowledge of UK Drug Strategy and clinical best practice

Passion for delivering excellent nurse-led care

Job description

Are you an experienced nurse ready to lead a high-impact clinical team? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a Lead Nurse, Band 7 role in Lewisham with one of the UK’s largest and most respected providers of addiction services.

With over 20 years’ experience and a national network of more than 160 clinics, this charity-led organisation offers stability, strong NHS partnerships, and excellent career development - all in a supportive, nurse-led environment.

What you'll do:

As Lead Nurse, Band 7, you’ll be responsible for delivering safe, effective care while leading and supporting your nursing team.

• Oversee addiction treatment pathways and clinical standards
• Manage immunisation and harm reduction programmes
• Develop nurse-led initiatives and support staff training
• Collaborate with NHS teams across A&E, AMU, and other departments
• Ensure best practice in line with national guidance

What’s on offer:

• Salary up to £53,039
• 25 days’ leave + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Weekly paid wellness hour & wellbeing hub access
• NMC registration fee paid
• Pension scheme & structured training

What you’ll need:

• NMC registration (RGN or RMN)
• Experience as a nurse in health or social care, ideally within substance misuse
• Team leadership or supervisory experience
• Knowledge of UK Drug Strategy and clinical best practice
• Passion for delivering excellent nurse-led care

If you're a senior nurse ready to lead and grow in a purpose-driven setting, this Lead Nurse, Band 7 role could be the perfect fit.

Apply now – or call Libby at Leaders in Care on 07828 509 827

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