Apricus Resourcing are working with a leading charitable organisation who are looking for a Lead Drug & Alcohol Nurse for a permanent post based within one of their services detox centres in Halstead. Within your role you will join an experienced clinical team and play a key role in delivering exceptional detox and recovery care. You will be working closely with patients, empowering them to make the changes required to aid their recoveries. As Lead Nurse, you’ll clinically lead 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. Key Duties and responsibilities: * 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 i...