Lead Nurse

Are you seeking to provide an opportunity for significant change in the lives of individuals impacted by substance use?

If you aspire to work for a compassionate organisation that believes in people and possess the energy and determination to lead a nursing team this opportunity is for you.

At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of our Service Users is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, tailoring our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and care options. Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate, and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.

Join our passionate team at the forefront of change, where every day brings the opportunity to touch lives and inspire lasting positive outcomes. As a Lead Nurse, you'll not only provide high-quality clinical services but also embody the essence of empathy, understanding, and unwavering support. Your compassionate care will serve as a lifeline for individuals facing the challenges of addiction, offering them not just medical treatment, but genuine compassion, kindness, and hope.

Together with our dedicated team, you'll create integrated pathways tailored to the unique needs of each service user, guiding them towards a brighter, healthier future. Your leadership will drive the implementation of innovative clinical interventions, ensuring that every individual receives the care and support they deserve. Through your unwavering commitment to excellence, you'll empower individuals to reclaim their lives, reignite their spirits, and rediscover their inner strength.

Join us in our team and start transforming lives, breaking down barriers, and contributing to building a tomorrow for all those affected by addiction. If you're ready to embrace a role where compassion meets clinical expertise, where every action has the power to change lives, then we invite you to embark on this journey with us.

Where: Lewisham, Barking and Dagenham or Croydon.

Hours: 37.5 per week

Salary: £43,814.50 - £48,183.48

Contract: Permanent

Allowances:  additional London Weighting will apply.

(Lewisham = £4,072.06, Croydon & Barking and Dagenham = £2,163.27)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of integrated pathways for service users requiring treatment for addiction-related health needs.
• Ensure the effectiveness of the service's clinical model, aligning with CGL policy and national guidance.
• Develop and maintain immunisation and vaccination schemes to combat blood-borne viruses and other infectious diseases.
• Oversee staffing levels for all programmes to meet contractual requirements consistently.
• Foster a culture of continuous professional development within the nursing team.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to promote CGL clinical services to commissioners and health and wellbeing boards.
• Disseminate relevant information to the team from senior operational and clinical management.
• Contribute to clinical audits and ensure compliance with national guidance, CGL policies, and CQC Essential Standards.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Registered with the NMC with a current PIN.
• Significant experience in health/social care or similar fields.
• Experience managing teams in clinical services and substance misuse.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical interventions, UK Drug Strategy, and social policy reforms.
• Familiarity with treatment models, harm minimisation interventions, and regulatory frameworks.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Proficiency in implementing effective monitoring mechanisms and budget management.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to present complex information effectively.
• Commitment to professional integrity, confidentiality, and information governance.

Benefits:

• Professional Advancement: Participate in national nurse and HCA forums, receive performance appraisals, and access continuing professional development opportunities.
• Lifelong Learning: Protected CPD time, access to educational resources, and coverage of NMC fees.
• Tailored Development: Utilise the Apprenticeship Levy fund for tailored nursing practice enhancement.
• Wellbeing Support: Dedicated wellbeing hour, personal wellbeing resources, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive nursing pay following NHS Agenda for Change pay bands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme, flexible working arrangements, contributory pension scheme, extensive benefits package, and a supportive team environment.

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. 

Please indicate which working location you are applying for on your application form.

Choose from Lewisham, Croydon or Barking and Dagenham.

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 40 to 44 (£43,814.50 - £48,183.48)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

Outer London Weighting (£2,163.27)

Closing Date

8/4/2024

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Naz Mahmud | naz.mahmud@cgl.org.uk

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