Lead Nurse

At Change Grow Live, we believe in people.

Because the best people have one thing in common — they care.

We’re more than a substance misuse charity — we’re a community built on compassion, openness and boldness. Every day, we walk alongside people as they change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals and live life to its fullest.

We’re now looking for an experienced and passionate Lead Nurse to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team in Brighton & Hove Recovery Service.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire others, and make a tangible difference — this is the role for you.

As one of our Lead Nurses, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality clinical care across our Brighton & Hove Recovery service.

You’ll jointly lead a team of skilled nurses and health professionals, fostering a culture of safety, compassion and continuous learning. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to support people in their recovery journey — helping them to achieve positive, lasting change.

Where:  CGL Brighton & Hove Recovery service

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range: £44,471.72 – £48,906.23*

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 21/11/2025

Interview date: TBC - please note this will be an in person interview 
Values Based Interview:  TBC - Interview completed via Teams invite 

*Please note: 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. 

About the Role

As one of our Lead Nurses, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality clinical care across our Brighton & Hove Recovery service.

You’ll jointly lead a team of skilled nurses and health professionals, fostering a culture of safety, compassion and continuous learning. Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to support people in their recovery journey — helping them to achieve positive, lasting change.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical and managerial supervision to the nursing team.
• Leading on the delivery of clinical, health and wellbeing interventions.
• Driving clinical quality and best practice through audit, learning and reflection.
• Supporting the development of staff and contributing to service improvement initiatives.
• Working collaboratively across hubs, community sites, and partner organisations.
• No two days are the same — but each one will make a difference.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Experience of leading clinical teams and delivering high standards of care.
• A person-centred, whole-person approach to health and wellbeing.
• The ability to remain calm, curious and compassionate in fast-paced environments.
• A desire to learn, grow and share knowledge with others.
• You’ll be confident, clinically robust, and motivated by seeing people thrive — both your patients and your colleagues.

Why Change Grow Live?

We Thrive by:

• Creating the conditions for success – with regular 1:1s, appraisals, and protected development time for your NMC revalidation.
• Working Together – through national nurse forums, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and shared learning.
• Fostering Belonging – by ensuring everyone feels heard, supported, and valued.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Competitive pay, aligned with NHS Agenda for Change
• Generous annual leave (+ bank holidays, rising with service)
• Flexible working arrangements
• A paid Wellness Hour each week, plus access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts on shopping, travel and leisure
• Free NMC registration, RCNi learning access, and ongoing professional development
• Cycle to Work and Refer a Friend (£250) schemes
• A supportive, passionate team who care deeply about the work they do

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please read the job description and submit your application as soon as possible — we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

Direct applications only – we will not be engaging agencies for this role.

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.