Lead Nurse

Overview

Believe in People?

The best people have one thing in common.

They care.

At Change Grow Live, we’re more than just a substance misuse charity—we’re a community driven by our core values: Be Open, Be Compassionate, Be Bold. We believe in the power of transformation, and we’re looking for an experienced Lead Nurse to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team in Croydon, London.

If you're ready to inspire change, this is the place for you .

Why Work With Us?

Are you seeking a role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities? At Change Grow Live, we embrace a whole-person approach to care, treating each person accessing treatment with us as a unique individual on their recovery journey. Our team thrives on collaboration, bringing together service managers, consultant psychiatrists, dedicated healthcare professionals, compassionate nurses, empathetic recovery staff, enthusiastic volunteers, and supportive peer mentors.

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary:  £44,292.60 - £48,493.54 (Based on full time hours - pro rata for part time)

Allowance: Outer London Weighting (£2,163.27 - pro rate for part time hours)

Responsibilities

The Role: Lead Nurse

As a Lead Nurse, you’ll be the heartbeat of our nursing team, guiding and inspiring the nursing team to achieve excellence. Your leadership, clinical expertise, and creativity will drive positive change, ensuring our services are effective and impactful.

What You’ll Do:

Motivate & Lead: Bring your enthusiasm and creative leadership to inspire our nursing team.

Deliver Clinical Excellence: Develop and implement clinical and wellbeing interventions that empower individuals on their recovery journey.

Supervision & Support: Provide both clinical and managerial supervision, helping your team reach their full potential.

Service Development: Play a key role in enhancing our services, adhering to best practices and professional standards.

Your Growth & Wellbeing Matter to Us:

Professional Development: We prioritise your growth with access to regular national nurse and HCA forums, one-on-one meetings, and performance appraisals.

Lifelong Learning: Enjoy protected time for continuing professional development, with free access to educational resources and coverage of your NMC fee.

Tailored Advancement: Utilise the Apprenticeship Levy fund to align your nursing practice with your career aspirations.

Wellbeing Focus: Benefit from a dedicated wellbeing hour each week and access to a wealth of personal wellbeing resources.

Competitive Pay: We offer a highly competitive salary within the NHS Agenda for Change pay bands.

Perks & Benefits:

Generous holiday entitlement (+ bank holidays), increasing annually for first five years service.

Flexible working arrangements.

Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, plus access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Program.

Contributory pension scheme.

Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.

A friendly and supportive team environment.

Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.

Refer a Friend Scheme.

Is This You?

If you’re driven by a passion for making a real impact, possess the skills to lead, and are ready to thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

Please ensure that your application form and supporting statement reflect the details outlined in the job description. This helps us understand how your skills and experiences align with the role's requirements.

Make a Real Impact with Change Grow Live

INDHP

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

15/9/2024