Spectrum Community Health CIC
Substance Misuse Clinical Lead - HMP Low Newton
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Substance Misuse Clinical Lead - HMP Low Newton
Lead Nurse – Secure Substance Misuse Service
Responsibilities:
- Take daily coordination and clinical leadership of the substance misuse service within a secure environment
- Provide expert clinical oversight, promoting best practice and safe, effective, person-centred care for patients with substance misuse and associated physical and mental health needs
- Work as part of an integrated Clinical and Psychosocial Recovery Team, delivering assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Offer clinical advice and intervention in line with national guidance and local policy
- Act as the clinical escalation point and provide supervision, mentorship, and support to nursing staff and allied professionals
Key Skills & Abilities
- Strong clinical nursing skills for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in complex substance misuse cases
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills, including motivation and staff development
- Clear communication of clinical decisions and operational updating
- High levels of professional autonomy and accountability
- Ability to work independently, make informed clinical decisions, and use initiative within a secure setting
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About Spectrum Community Health CIC
We’re a not-for-profit, award-winning healthcare provider, delivering services for the NHS, Local Authority Public Health, and other partners. Our mission is centred on people—our patients, service users, staff, and partners.
Why Join Us?
- NHS Pension availability
- Annual bonus day of rest
- Welcome payments for eligible posts
- Refer-a-friend scheme
- Continuing training and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing programmes
- Up to 33 days annual leave
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We Value Diversity & Inclusivity
We’re building a lived-experience inclusive employer, celebrating the unique perspectives of our diverse team. We welcome applications from:
- Individuals with lived experience
- LGBTQIA+ community members
- People with a disability or neurodiversity
- Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates
For further information, informal visits, or contact:
- Denise French (Interim Head of Healthcare)
- Email: denise.french@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk
- Telephone: 0191 376 4222
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