Job summary Achieve Treatment and Recovery Services (TRS) brings together people from a range of organisations, backgrounds and experience to deliver services, opportunities, treatments and therapies for people seeking help in tackling their own substance use, or that of a loved one. Together we are determined to make a difference to families, communities and people affected by substance use in Bolton Salford and Trafford. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Achieve TRS working as a Lead Nurse across Bolton and Bury The post offered is a full-time post with the role taking responsibility across two localities. Bolton/ Bury, The Post holder will be a qualified NMP with experience in the addictions field. The post holder will have knowledge of the recovery agenda, demonstrate excellent communication skills with service users, their families and significant others by using motivational approaches to inspire others to achieve their goals and assist in attaining and maintaining their recovery. The post holder will be able to demonstrate experience in leading teams and managing change in a dynamic organisation. We also offer a variety of learning and development opportunities. If you have a passion to care for others and be part of an organisation that delivers life-changing services, we would love to hear from you Main duties of the job To take the clinical lead nurse role within Achieve Bolton, Bury, Salford & Trafford with specific responsibility for non-medical prescribing, including clinical sessions, revalidation and the clinical supervision of others. The post holder will, work alongside the Clinical Team Manager, Operational Manager and Locality Managers. Take responsibility for identifying areas for clinical development within the team. They will take a lead responsibility for developing clinical practice for nurses and where identified other members of the teams, when necessary to do so. They will work alongside the Operational Manager and Locality Managers to promote and develop the service and will lead on aspects of service improvement where identified. About us It is an exciting time to join GMMH's Addictions Network. Recent developments and investment have resulted in us being able to offer multiple positions across a range of disciplines and entry levels. Achieve Treatment and Recovery Services provides support for people experiencing problems with drug and alcohol use across Bury, Bolton, Salford and Trafford. We are an NHS led service, working with multiple agencies in a unique partnership model. This partnership model enables us to work with patients in a holistic way focusing on the person and not the "problem". Achieve work with and in communities. We value a healthy work/life balance, and the welfare of staff is a priority. Opportunities for flexible working can be explored. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 437-6936034 Job locations Various sites Bolton Bury Salford and Trafford Beacon House Bolton Bury BL2 1ES Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: Band Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) 1 Time plus 47% Time plus 94% 2 Time plus 41% Time plus 83% 3 Time plus 35% Time plus 69% 4 9 Time plus 30% Time plus 60% 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles) Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements: Band Saturday (midnight to midnight) and any week day after 8pm and before 6am All time on Sundays and Public Holidays (midnight to midnight) 1 Time plus 47% Time plus 94% 2 Time plus 41% Time plus 83% 3 Time plus 35% Time plus 69% 4 9 Time plus 30% Time plus 60% 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Excellent pension Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Wellbeing programme Blue Light Card Discounts fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles) Person Specification Qualifications Essential oNursing qualification and registration with the NMC oRegistered Non-Medical Prescriber (Essential rather than desirable) Desirable oTraining/mentoring qualification or willingness to undertake this Experience Essential oHave experience of working with service users in the health & social care field. oHave experience of clinical leadership/supervising staff Desirable oExperience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in order to achieve a shared vision/goal Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of the evidence-based practice that underpins the delivery of Substance Misuse Services oAn awareness of policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing, and child protection Desirable oUnderstand the key strategies known within the area of specialism Skills and Abilities Essential oSpecific clinical skills in relation to substance misuse. oAble to provide high quality clinical/case supervision to others. Desirable oExcellent organisational skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential oNursing qualification and registration with the NMC oRegistered Non-Medical Prescriber (Essential rather than desirable) Desirable oTraining/mentoring qualification or willingness to undertake this Experience Essential oHave experience of working with service users in the health & social care field. oHave experience of clinical leadership/supervising staff Desirable oExperience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in order to achieve a shared vision/goal Knowledge Essential oKnowledge of the evidence-based practice that underpins the delivery of Substance Misuse Services oAn awareness of policies and procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing, and child protection Desirable oUnderstand the key strategies known within the area of specialism Skills and Abilities Essential oSpecific clinical skills in relation to substance misuse. oAble to provide high quality clinical/case supervision to others. Desirable oExcellent organisational skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT Address Various sites Bolton Bury Salford and Trafford Beacon House Bolton Bury BL2 1ES Employer's website https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)