Cluster Lead Nurse

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 a Cluster Lead Nurse to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary team in 

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.

We are searching for a Cluster Lead Nurse in our Havering and Waltham Forest Teams. You'll work with highly skilled colleagues across the region to support and engage people in drug and alcohol treatment services. No two days will be the same and we're looking for Nurses who have a range of skills and expertise and leadership, but who also believe in being open, compassionate and bold in everything they do.

Where: Romford

Hours: 37.5 per week, Full Time

Full Time Salary: £49,950.27 - £52,221.35 dependent on experience (Pro Rata for part time hours)

Allowance: £2,195.72 Outer London Weightng

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Role-specific responsibilities

• To provide support and strategically develop the services within the role’s scope.
• To liaise with clinical/ medical teams, commissioners, and clinical partners across the designated area to ensure appropriate cover and that a quality service is delivered.
• Work flexibly across operational sites as required.
• Work flexibly within an agreed number of hours of work to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision.
• Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge, and skills.
• Participate in appraisal, training, and supervision processes.
• Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation, and practice relevant to the relevant client group.
• Ensure the implementation of all CGL policies.
• Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.
  Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post

About you: 

• Valid registration with the NMC and a current pin 
• Significant experience of working in the health/social care field ideally within substance misuse 
• Experience of working and managing people/teams in the clinical services and substance misuse, social care fields 
• An in-depth knowledge of clinical interventions for use with a range of service users 
• Knowledge of different treatment models and harm minimisation interventions 
• In depth knowledge of the regulatory framework within which the clinical services and the organisation operate 
• Awareness of, and ability to work within, clinical legislation in relation to service users 
• Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills 
• Able to manage in a facilitative and coaching style 
• Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders 
• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users 
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards 
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others 

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days” 
• 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. 
• A friendly and supportive team 
• 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. 

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.