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
* Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) qualification (essential)
* 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
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and complex needs
Relocation & Benefits:
* £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
Why Work with Sanctuary Personnel?
Sanctuary Personnel is an award-winning recruitment agency with an excellent reputation across healthcare recruitment. We are committed to matching experienced professionals with high-quality roles that support career progression and professional development.