Lead Nurse

Change Grow Live; Corby; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is looking for an experienced Lead Nurse to lead a team in Northamptonshire. You will oversee clinical care, ensuring safe and evidence-based practices while supporting staff development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a trauma-informed approach and have experience in delivering high-quality care. Join a supportive environment that prioritizes wellness and inclusivity while guiding individuals on their recovery journeys.

Benefits

Competitive pay aligned with NHS Agenda for Change

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Paid Wellness Hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts on shopping, travel and leisure

Free NMC registration

Cycle to Work scheme

A supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience of leading clinical teams and delivering high standards of care.
• Whole-person, trauma-informed approach to health and wellbeing.
• Ability to remain calm, curious and compassionate under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical and managerial supervision to the nursing team.
• Leading the delivery of clinical, health and wellbeing interventions.
• Driving clinical quality and best practice through audit, learning and reflection.

Skills

Leading clinical teams

Trauma-informed care

Calm under pressure

Commitment to learning

Job description

Overview

At Change Grow Live,we believe in people— in their strengths, their potential, and their ability to shape their own futures.

Because the best people have one thing in common:they care.

We're looking for an experienced and passionateLead Nurse to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team in Northamptonshire.

Key Details

Location: Northamptonshire (delivery hubs in Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, and Northampton) Hours: Full Time, 37.5 per week Full time Salary:£44,471.72 – £48,906.23* Contract:Permanent

*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.

Responsibilities

Lead Nurse – Northamptonshire

We’re more than a substance misuse charity — we’re acommunity built on compassion, openness and boldness. Every day, we walk alongside people as they change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its fullest.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire others and make tangible impact, this is the role for you.

About the Role

As Lead Nurse, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality clinical care across Northamptonshire. You’ll lead a team of skilled nurses and health professionals, ensuring our approach is safe, evidence-based, compassionate and consistently improving.

Every day will bring opportunities to support people in their recovery journey — empowering them to achieve meaningful, lasting change.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical and managerial supervision to the nursing team
• Leading the delivery of clinical, health and wellbeing interventions
• Driving clinical quality and best practice through audit, learning and reflection
• Supporting staff development and contributing to service improvement
• Working collaboratively across hubs, community locations and partner organisations

No two days are the same — but each one makes a difference.

About You

You will bring:

• Experience of leading clinical teams and delivering high standards of care
• A whole-person, trauma-informed approach to health and wellbeing
• The ability to remain calm, curious and compassionate under pressure
• A commitment to continuous learning, reflection and professional growth

Above all, you’ll be a confident, thoughtful clinician who is motivated by helping people thrive — including your colleagues.

Why Change Grow Live?

Our Strategy: Built on Evidence and Compassion

By 2030, our culture, ways of working and deep understanding of what works will enable us to deliver consistently more effective support and interventions.We are committed to:

• Creating an environment where everyone canthrive and grow
• Making it easier for teams to deliver outstanding care
• Embedding approaches that areevidence-based, equitable and person-centred

We Thrive byrecruiting for success, recognising and rewarding effort, and ensuring everyone issafe, healthy, agile and flexible.

Together as a team we arelearning, developing, growing and identifying future talent and leadersto deliver our mission.

Everyone experiences a sense of belonging, where every voice counts. We are inclusive, we engage openly, and we connect at all levels.

We are committed to:

• Creating the conditions for successfor everyone who works and volunteers with us
• Delivering world-class learning and organisational developmentso people can grow and achieve their aspirations
• Enabling open, transparent cultureswhere our values are lived and experienced every day

And you’ll also benefit from:

• Competitive pay aligned with NHS Agenda for Change
• Generous annual leave (plus bank holidays, rising with service)
• Flexible working arrangements
• A paid Wellness Hour each week, plus access to our Wellness Hub & EAP
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts on shopping, travel and leisure
• Free NMC registration, RCNi access and ongoing development pathways
• Cycle to Work and Refer a Friend schemes
• A supportive, passionate team that truly cares

Competancy interviews will be held in mid-late Jan 2026. Successful candidates will then be invited to a second, values-based, interview.

How to Apply

Please read the job description and submit your application as soon as possible — we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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

When completing your application and supporting statement, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the role’s requirements.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 40 to 44 (£44,471.72 - £48,906.23)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

11/1/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Alison Snelling | [e-mail]

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.