Lead Nurse - Addiction and Rehab Bradford

Lead Nurse — Addiction & Rehabilitation
Salary:   £38,000 – £40,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours:    30 hours per week (no regular weekends or nights)
Location: Bradford
Type:     Permanent · NMC Registered (RGN/RMN)
ABOUT THE ROLE
Archer Resourcing is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading UK provider of addiction treatment. They are seeking an experienced Lead Nurse to clinically lead their support teams and deliver exceptional detox and recovery care. You’ll set the standard for safe, person-centred treatment — providing supervision, mentoring support workers, and working alongside doctors, therapists, and GPs in an integrated care model. With a maximum caseload of 23 clients and no regular weekend or night shifts, this is a rare opportunity to lead with purpose without sacrificing work-life balance.
OUR CORE VALUES
At the heart of everything this organisation does are four core values:

• Understanding — listening, empathising, and responding to individual needs.
• Kindness — treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Accountability — taking responsibility and maintaining high standards.
• Teamwork — working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for clients.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Clinically lead and supervise support teams, upholding high standards of detox and recovery care.
• Assess, plan, and implement detox programmes including alcohol taper protocols and Librium (Chlordiazepoxide) regimes.
• Conduct COWS and CIWA-Ar assessments to guide safe detox progression and monitor withdrawal.
• Monitor vital signs and respond effectively to clinical and medical emergencies.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to audits and quality improvement.
• Work collaboratively with doctors, therapists, GPs, and external professionals to deliver integrated treatment.
• Mentor and develop support workers, promoting continuous learning and best practice across the team.
• Oversee daily clinical operations, stepping into centre management responsibilities when required.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Essential

• NMC-registered nurse (RGN or RMN) with post-registration experience.
• Strong clinical leadership and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of withdrawal management tools (COWS, CIWA-Ar) and detox medications such as Librium.
• Confident in risk assessment, triage, and emergency response.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to clinical record-keeping.

Desirable

• Experience in detoxification, substance misuse, mental health, or acute clinical settings.
• Previous supervisory or clinical leadership experience.
• Proactive and compassionate approach within a multidisciplinary team.

BENEFITS OF JOINING

• Competitive salary of £38,000 – £40,000 (DOE).
• Monday to Friday schedule — no regular weekend or night shifts.
• Career progression and growth opportunities within a large national group.
• Free access to ongoing training and professional development.
• Your birthday off.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• 24/7 free counselling support via BUPA wellness programme.
• Blue Light Card — thousands of retail discounts.
• Employee of the Month — up to £100 in monthly vouchers.
• Small client caseload — maximum of 23 clients.