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JOB-20240909-f9129149Clinical Lead Band 7 Substance Misuse Nurse (NMP)Are you the right applicant for this opportunity Find out by reading through the role overview below.Location: Isle of WightSalary: £47,810 £54,710 per annum + £3,777 recruitment & retention bonusContract: PermanentHours: 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 servicesProvide a visible, accessible, and authoritative clinical presence for staff and patientsDeliver clinical supervision and support to nursing staff in specialist rolesDevelop and expand Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP) capacity within the serviceDrive continuous quality improvement and risk management processesAct as a key liaison between service locations and external stakeholdersOversee the delivery of detox programmes and community-based interventionsProduce reports in line with NDTMS requirements and service level agreementsSupport the development of clinical pathways, including for co-occurring conditionsRequirements:Registered Nurse with current NMC registrationNon-Medical Prescriber (NMP) qualification (essential)Significant experience within substance misuse or drug and alcohol servicesExperience working in community clinical settingsProven leadership experience managing or supervising nursing teamsExperience developing clinical pathways and improving service deliveryStrong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and complex needsRelocation & Benefits:£3,777 recruitment and retention incentive (initial 12 months)Relocation package available up to £8,000Potential support with commuting/travel costs from the mainlandCompetitive NHS Band 7 salary under Agenda for ChangeOpportunity to work in a supportive and progressive clinical environmentWhy Work with Sanctuary Personnel?Sanctuary Personnel is an award-winning recruitment agency with an excellent reputation across healthcare recruitment. xbpsjku We are committed to matching experienced professionals with high-quality roles that support career progression and professional development.