We’re a national charity on a mission to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. Our strength comes from our openness, compassion, and boldness — and we’re looking for a like-minded Lead Nurse to join our dedicated team in Croydon.
Croydon is a diverse and vibrant place to work, with strong community connections and great transport links. Our Croydon service is forward-thinking, welcoming and focused on delivering person-centred support that makes a real difference.
As Lead Nurse, you’ll play a key role in shaping clinical excellence in our Croydon service. Working closely with a passionate multidisciplinary team, you’ll:
Ensure integrated clinical pathways are effective and aligned with national best practice.
Oversee delivery of immunisation and BBV support.
Lead on new clinical developments, implementations and audits.
Provide visible leadership, clinical oversight, and operational guidance.
Supervise and develop nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care.
Support detoxification planning in collaboration with NMPs and medical leads.
Represent CGL in clinical meetings, advisory groups and stakeholder forums.
Create an environment that encourages professional growth, learning and development.
You’ll bring strong professional values, leadership capabilities, and a commitment to harm reduction and recovery-focused care. In return, you’ll be supported to grow your career with us in a dynamic, values-led organisation.
“We Thrive by recruiting for success. We recognise and reward effort, work flexibly and stay safe and healthy. Together we are learning, developing, and growing to deliver our mission. Everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where every voice counts.”
Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week
Full Time Salary Range: £49,950.27 - £52,221.35 (pro rata for part time hours)
Contract: Permanent
* Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
** Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
You’ll be a confident and compassionate clinician who can lead by example. We’re looking for someone who is:
A registered nurse with the NMC (current pin required).
Experienced in health, social care, or substance misuse settings.
Skilled at managing and developing people and teams.
Committed to clinical excellence and continuous improvement.
Knowledgeable about harm reduction, detoxification, BBV, and safeguarding.
A strong communicator and a team player.
Committed to inclusive, anti-discriminatory practice.
Enthusiastic about making a real impact in people’s lives.
25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising annually with service (up to 30 days)
Contributory pension scheme & NMC fee reimbursement
Protected CPD time & access to high-quality learning (incl. RCNi platform)
Peer support networks, regional nurse forums & national nurse meetings
Clear career progression opportunities in a supportive environment
If you're looking to take your nursing career to the next level while making a meaningful difference — this could be the role for you.
Apply today and help us change lives.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible
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