Service Care Solutions Ltd
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Lead Nurse

Service Care Solutions are working closely with a Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service provider to find a Senior Nurse.


Our client offers Residential Drug & Alcohol Detox Services across the North West.

The team is made up of professionals who care about the individual and providing the right path to make a difference in people's lives.


Responsibilities of the Senior Nurse:



  • Provides clinical and managerial supervision to Registered Nurses within the Pavilion, monitoring performance, conducting appraisals and providing coaching to enable staff to achieve their potential.

  • Responsible for direct line management of the nursing team.

  • Participates in workforce planning and recruitment.

  • Works in collaboration with the Clinical Manager, Service Manager and Deputy Service Manager to promote a positive culture within the staff team.

  • Investigates incidents and participates in forums to feedback learning from incidents.

  • Responsible for monitoring standards of cleanliness within the department and ensuring high standards of hygiene are maintained.

  • Conducts clinical audits.

  • Provides education, training and support to staff, ensuring all nurses have an appropriate induction when joining the team.

  • Assesses competence of nurses to perform clinical duties.

  • Challenges poor practice

  • Prepares the monthly rota.


Senior Nurse Benefits:



  • £36,178 PA

  • 36 Days Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays)

  • Occupational Pay Schemes

  • Paid Professional Fees

  • Learning & Development Opportunities

  • RCGP Training


If you are an experienced nurse and are interested in this opportunity please reply 'YES'.


Experience as a Senior Nurse is not required, we would be interested in speaking with Nurses looking to take the next step in their career.