Lead Nurse in West Kingsdown

Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to making a difference in 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 user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Where: West Kent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full‑time). For part‑time roles, salary will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Salary: Salary is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award.

About the role:

• Assure that integrated pathways are in place for service users who require treatment for their health needs related to addiction and that the clinical model aligns with CGL policy and national guidance.
• Implement and maintain an immunisation and vaccination scheme to combat blood‑borne viruses and other infectious diseases, and provide advice to professionals on BBV and care for individuals with drug and alcohol issues.
• Undertake regular CPD and create an environment that encourages learning and development, disseminating information to the team from senior operational and clinical management.
• Ensure all clinical services are delivered to a high standard in line with national guidance, CGL policies, procedures, best practice and CQC Essential Standards.
• Manage the clinical aspects of implementing new developments within the service as required.
• Effectively manage and develop nursing staff, participate in the core training programme and support peers within the region/organisation.
• Attend, organise and chair relevant clinical advisory groups, committees and partnership meetings to ensure appropriate service representation.
• Work alongside the Lead Doctor (and/or Non‑Medical Prescriber) to formulate, plan and implement individual treatment programmes, supporting nurses in detoxification across operational sites.

About you:

• Valid registration with the NMC, current pin.
• Significant experience in health/social care, preferably within substance misuse.
• Experience managing people and teams in clinical services and substance misuse/social care.
• In‑depth knowledge of clinical interventions for a range of service users.
• Understanding of UK Drug Strategy and Social Policy reforms.
• Knowledge of different treatment models and harm minimisation interventions.
• In‑depth knowledge of the regulatory framework within which the clinical services operate.
• Awareness of and ability to work within clinical legislation relating to service users.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good IT proficiency.
• Ability to manage in a facilitative and coaching style.
• Supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with a wide range of professionals and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage change effectively, prioritising the needs of service users.
• Understanding of information governance processes and commitment to uphold safeguards.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and contributing to the professional development of others.

What we will give you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising by 1 day for each year of service (capped at 30 days).
• Paid wellness hour each week plus a wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee.
• Dedicated protected professional development time.
• Access to excellent training programmes, including the RCNi learning platform.
• A range of benefits including discounts for shopping, cinema and holidays.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Protected monthly CPD.

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