Portfolio Lead Nurse

Via; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated health service provider in Greater London is seeking a Lead Nurse to oversee essential nursing services across West Berkshire and various London Boroughs. This role involves leading teams, developing treatments collaboratively, and providing compassionate care to individuals facing challenges in life. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills, compassion, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £60-65,000 per annum, and is crucial for supporting people in their recovery journeys.

Qualifications

• Experience leading nursing teams and providing evidence-based care.
• Excellent listening skills and a curious nature.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services in West Berkshire and London Boroughs.
• Provide leadership to nursing teams and collaborate on treatment development.
• Help individuals rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.

Skills

Compassion

Good communication skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Job description

At Via, our mission is to provide the best health and wellbeing support to as many people as possible, helping them to change their lives for the better.

Last year, we supported over 11,000 people across the UK affected by alcohol and drug use.

Everything we do is driven by our values:

• Care. Care for people is at the heart of everything we do.
• Be human. We are accessible, genuine and humble. Always learning.
• Do the right thing. We’re open, honest and inclusive. We get things done.

We want to recruit the very best talent. We believe in nurturing a positive workplace culture where our colleagues feel valued, recognised, empowered, and supported.

What we’re looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and growing organisation.

We’re looking for a Lead Nurse to oversee our service portfolio in West Berkshire and the London Boroughs of Camden, Harrow, Islington and Redbridge.

You will provide visible, effective leadership to the nursing teams in these areas, working collaboratively to provide safe, evidence-based and compassionate care. You will have a key role within our clinical leadership team and, in collaboration with the Medical Lead, develop our specialist substance use clinical treatment across Via services.

This is not just a job – you’ll help people rebuild their lives, reconnect with their family and friends, return to work or education, and much more.

We’re looking for individuals with compassion, good communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

If you’re someone who is a good listener, stays curious, and wants to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline: 04-01-2025 at midnight

Salary: £60-65,000 per annum (WTE) including London Weighting

Vacancy type: Permanent

Working hours: This is a 0.6 WTE post where consideration can be given to 0.4 WTE role as an Independent Nurse Prescriber or Health and Wellbeing Nurse.

Our Director of Nursing, Ade Ashaye is happy to talk through the role, what a typical day might look like, development opportunities, and Via’s national clinician network. You can reach him on [e-mail] or 07918 641537.