Cluster Lead Nurse

Overview

Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each person as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.  

Our Nurses play an integral part in Change Grow Lives mission to help people change the direction of their lives, to grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.  Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you would offer specialist clinical interventions to people who use our services. 

Are you a dedicated nurse looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a Cluster Lead Nurse to provide clinical leadership and clear direction for our Tower Hamlets team. You'll work closely with local services to develop and deliver health and wellbeing interventions that adhere to best practice guidelines.

At Change Grow Live, our Tower Hamlets service is more than just a workplace; it's a vibrant and collaborative community. Here, a diverse team joins forces with a shared dedication to nurturing hope and driving positive change. From our inspiring service manager to our compassionate nurses, dedicated healthcare assistants, empathetic recovery staff, and supportive peer mentors, every team member plays a crucial role in our mission. Together, we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and make a difference in the lives of others. Join us and be part of something truly meaningful.

Where: Tower Hamlets

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £49,212.09 - £51,449.61 pro rata (dependent on experience)

Allowances: £4072.06 Inner London Weighting, pro rata

Responsibilities About the Role

• Lead with Heart: Youu will manage a team within the service and coordinating with external organisations.You will guide your team with clear direction, fostering a supportive and nurturing environment.
• Collaborate and Innovate: Working with established local partnerships to promote and deliver effective health and wellbeing interventions.
• Integrated pathways: Assure that pathways are in place for service users who require treatment for their health needs relating to their addiction and that the clinical model is effective and in line with CGL policy and national guidance. 
• Ensure Quality: You will oversee clinical services, including vaccinations, blood borne virus screening, health assessments, and support for drug and alcohol programs.
• Mentor and Support: Provide supervision to the nursing team, encouraging professional growth.
• Pathway Assurance: Ensure seamless pathways for service users' health needs related to addiction, following CGL policy and national guidelines.
• Stay Updated: You will engage with continuous professional development and maintain high standards of care.
• Clinical services: Ensuring these are delivered to a high standard in line with national guidance and CGL policies, procedures and best practice adhering to CQC Essential Standards.  Partnership working: You will be required to attend, organise and chair (as required) relevant clinical advisory groups and committees and partnership meetings, to ensure appropriate representation of services.

 About You

• Qualified: Valid NMC registration and a current pin.
• Experienced: Significant experience of working in the health/social care field ideally within substance misuse, with leadership experience. 
• Knowledgeable: Familiar with clinical interventions, UK Drug Strategy, and regulatory frameworks.Awareness of different treatment models and harm minimisation interventions.
• Communicaton: Strong verbal and written skills, with the ability to work well with various professionals and stakeholders.
• Supportive Leader: Able to lead with a coaching approach and manage change effectively.
• Learning: Committed to ongoing learning and development for yourself and your team.

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising annually for first five years. 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme 
• Contributory pension scheme 
• Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee 
• Dedicated and protected professional development time 
• Regional Lead Nurse Clinical and Peer support meetings
• Access to excellent training programmes including the RCNi learning platform 
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc. 
• National Nurse meetings
• Training, career development & progression opportunities 
• Protected monthly CPD 

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you.   

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 45 to 47 (£49,212.09 - £51,449.61)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

Inner London Weighting (£4,072.06)

Interview Date

15/7/2024

Closing Date

8/7/2024

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.