Lead Nurse

Leaders In Care

  • Northwich, Cheshire
  • £42,000-45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 hours ago
Are you an experienced nurse leader with a passion for supporting people through recovery and making a real difference in their lives?We're seeking a Lead Nurse to join a purpose-built addiction and recovery treatment service, delivering exemplary care in an outstanding environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven leadership experience who is motivated by clinical excellence, innovation, and team development. With excellent online reviews and a Good rating from the CQC, this role offers a fulfilling career in a supportive environment. The service is located close to the Northwich area of Cheshire, easily accessible from local areas such as Crewe, Warrington and Wirral / Liverpool.? About the RoleIn this role, you'll combine strong clinical skills with the ability to guide, coach, and inspire a small, dedicated team. You'll ensure that every service user receives safe, compassionate, and effective care while supporting the development of your colleagues.
  • Working pattern:
  • 3 days per week supernumerary (9am - 5pm)
  • 1 day per week leading on the floor (7:45am - 8pm)
You'll also deputise for senior leadership when required, ensuring the clinical team remains visible, effective, and aligned with best practice standards.? What We're Looking For
  • Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
  • Previous leadership experience as a Ward Manager or Band 6/7 Senior Nurse
  • A passion for substance misuse care and supporting recovery journeys
  • Strong mentoring and coaching skills, with the ability to develop others
  • Experience in care planning, incident management, and clinical governance
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills, with resilience under pressure
Desirable:
  • Leadership or clinical educator qualification
  • Experience in addiction treatment or behavioural health
? What's on Offer
  • Salary of £42,000 - £45,000 (depending on experience)
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Discounted or free meals
  • Employee discounts & referral scheme
  • Free on-site parking and good transport links
This role gives you the autonomy to shape a small team, lead by example, and be part of a service that transforms lives every day. You'll be supported by a highly experienced leadership team who value your growth, and you'll work in a collaborative environment that champions innovation and care excellence.Ready to take the next step?If you're a compassionate leader ready to bring your skills and passion for addiction recovery to a forward-thinking service, we'd love to hear from you. Please Apply / contact Gemma at Leaders in Care for further details.LICGG

Leaders In Care