Team Lead - Substance Misuse - Band 7 - Brighton

Are you a Band 7 CPN looking for a rewarding locum role in Brighton?We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

• Job Title: CPN Band 7

• Location: Brighton area

• Duration: 3-month ongoing contract

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

• Start Date: ASAP

• End Date: TBC

• Rate of Pay: £30.00 - £32.00 per hour

• Contact: Hannah Chapman - /

Join our team as a Band 7 Community Psychiatric Nurse working within a specialist Drug & Alcohol Team, where your leadership will directly impact service delivery and patient outcomes. Your core responsibilities include:

• Leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team supporting individuals with substance misuse issues

• Running clinics and delivering specialist interventions for drug and alcohol dependency

• Conducting assessments, developing care plans, and overseeing safe prescribing pathways

• Supervising junior staff and providing clinical guidance

• Collaborating with wider services to ensure coordinated care

• Maintaining accurate and compliant documentation

• Current and valid NMC registration and PIN

• Experience working in substance misuse or drug & alcohol services

• Proven ability to manage and lead a team confidently

• Excellent clinical decision-making and leadership skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Possibility for some hybrid working

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The contract is for 3 months ongoing, with strong potential for extension depending on service needs and performance.

This opportunity won't last long!Contact Hannah Chapman today at or email to apply or find out more.

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