Band 7 Clinical Lead Nurse - Substance Misuse (NMP) - Relocate to the Isle of Wight
Clinical Lead - Band 7 Substance Misuse Nurse (NMP)
Location: Isle of Wight
Salary:
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum + £3,777 recruitment & retention bonus
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Sanctuary Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Substance Misuse Nurse (Non-Medical Prescriber) to take on a permanent Band 7 Clinical Lead role within a specialist drug and alcohol service on the Isle of Wight. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior nurse or clinical lead looking to progress their career in substance misuse services, community nursing, and leadership roles.
This Clinical Lead position is ideal for a motivated and experienced NMP Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and leading service development within community drug and alcohol services.
Job Overview:
As a Clinical Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing clinical delivery within substance misuse services, including prescribing, detox pathways, and care for individuals with co-occurring conditions. You will play a key role in leading a team, improving clinical pathways, and driving continuous professional development.
You will be instrumental in tackling health inequalities, embedding trauma-informed practice, and ensuring safeguarding and compassionate care remain at the forefront of service delivery.
Main Duties:




Lead all clinical and prescribing activities across substance misuse services
Provide a visible, accessible, and authoritative clinical presence for staff and patients
Deliver clinical supervision and support to nursing staff in specialist roles
Develop and expand Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) capacity within the service
Drive continuous quality improvement and risk management processes
Act as a key liaison between service locations and external stakeholders
Oversee the delivery of detox programmes and community-based interventions
Produce reports in line with NDTMS requirements and service level agreements
Support the development of clinical pathways, including for co-occurring conditions
Requirements:
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Significant experience within substance misuse or drug and alcohol services
Experience working in community clinical settings
Proven leadership experience managing or supervising nursing teams
Experience developing clinical pathways and improving service delivery
Solid understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and complex needs
£3,777 recruitment and retention incentive (initial 12 months)
Relocation package available up to £8,000
Potential support with commuting/travel costs from the mainland
Competitive NHS Band 7 salary under Agenda for Change
Opportunity to work in a supportive and progressive clinical environment
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