Lead Nurse- Drug and Alcohol

3 weeks ago


Reading Berkshire, United Kingdom MENTUS RECRUITMENT LTD Full time
Mentus recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with one of the largest provider of Drug and alcohol services across the UK.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a an experienced Addictions nurse to join a well established team as a Lead Nurse based in Reading.

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.

About the role:

  • 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 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.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Registered with the NMC with a current PIN- Essential
  • Significant experience in health/social care or similar fields.
  • Experience managing teams in clinical services and substance misuse- Essential
  • In-depth knowledge of clinical interventions, UK Drug Strategy, and social policy reforms.
  • Familiarity with treatment models, harm minimization interventions, and regulatory frameworks.
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.
We welcome questions from anyone interested in this position or to discuss the wealth of other roles we have to offer.

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