Detox Nurse Manager CV-Library Detox Nurse Manager

Scienceabode; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Lead Nurse Manager to join their addiction and recovery service. This role involves guiding a dedicated team and ensuring exemplary care for service users. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration and previous leadership experience. The position includes a salary of £50,000 – £58,000, with benefits such as a pension scheme and employee discounts. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in people's recovery journeys.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Discounted or free meals

Employee discounts & referral scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience as a Ward Manager, Clinical Lead, Deputy, or Senior Manager.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills to develop others.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service users receive safe, compassionate, and effective care.
• Support the development of your colleagues.
• Deputise for senior leadership when required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical skills

Mentoring and coaching

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Resilience under pressure

Education

Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Job description

Are you an experienced Nurse Manager with a passion for supporting people through recovery and making a real difference in their lives? We’re seeking a Lead Nurse Manager 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 Role

In 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. You’ll also deputise for senior leadership when required, ensuring the clinical team remains visible, effective, and aligned with best practice standards.

Working Pattern

• 3 days per week supernumerary (9am – 5pm)
• 1 day per week leading on the floor (7:45am – 8pm)

What We’re Looking For

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Previous leadership experience as a Ward Manager, Clinical Lead, Deputy, or Senior Manager
• 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
• Nurse Prescriber qualification
• Experience in addiction treatment or behavioural health

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £50,000 – £58,000 (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

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.

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