Position: Lead Nurse - Addiction/Rehabilitation
Location: Sanctuary Lodge, Halstead Essex, CO9 2DW
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (37.5 hours per week)
Join the UK's Leading Provider of Alcohol & Drug Rehab Services, where we pride ourselves on offering world-class treatment in welcoming and affordable facilities across the country.
Job Summary
Sanctuary Lodge, part of the UK Addiction Treatment Group (UKAT), is seeking a Lead Nurse to join our experienced clinical team and play a key role in delivering exceptional detox and recovery care.
As Lead Nurse, you'll clinically lead our support teams, ensuring that every client receives safe, effective, and person-centred care throughout their detox and treatment journey. You'll take pride in upholding high standards, providing clinical supervision, and supporting the development of others all within a caring and collaborative environment.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
Career Progression: Amazing growth opportunities within UKATTraining & Development: Free access to ongoing training and developmentBirthday Off!Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our company pension planFree On-site ParkingWellness Programme: 24/7 free counselling support via BUPABlue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of retail discountsEmployee of the Month: Earn up to £100 in monthly vouchersSmall Client Caseload: Maximum of 23 clients
Our Core Values:
At the heart of everything we do are our four core values:
Understanding – listening, empathising, and responding to individual needs.Kindness – treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion.Accountability – taking responsibility for our actions and maintaining high standards.Teamwork – working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.What You'll Do:
Clinically lead our support teams, providing guidance, supervision, and expertise to ensure high-quality care at all times.Assess, plan, and implement detox programmes, including alcohol detox tapers, Librium (Chlordiazepoxide) protocols, and withdrawal monitoring.Conduct and oversee COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale) and CIWA-Ar assessments to guide safe detox progression.Monitor and interpret vital signs (BP, pulse, respiration, O2 sats, and temperature) to identify early signs of deterioration.Respond effectively to clinical and medical emergencies, ensuring client safety and adhering to clinical best practice.Maintain accurate clinical documentation, support audits, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.Work collaboratively with doctors, therapists, GPs, and external professionals to deliver integrated treatment.Mentor and develop support workers, promoting continuous learning, detox knowledge, and best practice across the team.Oversee daily clinical operations, stepping into centre management responsibilities when required.
Our Core Values:
At the heart of everything we do are our four core values:
Understanding – listening, empathising, and responding to individual needs.Kindness – treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion.Accountability – taking responsibility for our actions and maintaining high standards.Teamwork – working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
What We're Looking For:
NMC-registered nurse (RGN/RMN) with post-registration experience.Strong clinical leadership and communication skills.Experience within substance misuse, mental health, or a similar clinical environment (desirable).A proactive, compassionate professional who thrives in a multidisciplinary setting.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary of £38,000 – £40,000 (DOE).Monday to Friday schedule – no regular weekend or night shifts.Opportunities for professional development and training.Supportive team culture with a focus on staff wellbeing and clinical excellence.The chance to make a real difference in people's lives every day.
The Recruitment Process:
You will have an initial phone conversation with the talent acquisition specialist, which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the positionIf you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site or via video conference. (please note that if you have a video interview, you will be required to visit the centre at a later date for a tour.)Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all
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