Posted December 2, 2024
Job Description
Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for a Lead Nurse to join a dynamic, multidisciplinary team focused on substance misuse and recovery services. This role offers a chance to lead, inspire, and develop a team while making a meaningful difference to individuals on their recovery journey. You will play a key part in shaping the service, working collaboratively with professionals to deliver high-quality care.
Salary: £44,292.60 – £48,493.54 + London Allowance £2163.27
Position: Lead Nurse
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Setting: Substance misuse and recovery service
Location: Croydon, London
Your responsibilities will include:
· Leading and motivating the nursing team to excellence.
· Developing and implementing clinical and wellbeing interventions.
· Providing clinical and managerial supervision to nursing staff.
· Ensuring services meet professional standards and guidelines.
· Managing the clinical aspects of service delivery and quality.
· Collaborating with the lead doctor and other professionals.
· Promoting infection control and safeguarding best practices.
· Contributing to clinical audits and continuous improvement.
· Supporting the development of new clinical services.
· Assisting in the management of emergencies and critical situations.
For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;
· Experience in leadership within a healthcare setting.
· Strong clinical knowledge and experience in addiction services.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to work under pressure and manage risk.
· Knowledge of clinical governance and national standards.
· Commitment to continuous professional development.
· A passion for helping others and promoting recovery.
What can Athona offer you?
· Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service
· Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector
· Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
· Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
· A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
· Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.
Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.
If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to lewis.miller@athona.com