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 UKAT
* Training & Development: Free access to ongoing training and development
* Birthday Off!
* Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our company pension plan
* Free On-site Parking
* Wellness Programme: 24/7 free counselling support via BUPA
* Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of retail discounts
* Employee of the Month: Earn up to £100 in monthly vouchers
* Small 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 position
* If 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