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Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives.Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our teams apply these daily offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

OurNursesplay an integral part inChange Grow Lives mission to help people change the direction of their lives, to grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. Working as part of Southampton multi-disciplinary team, you would offer specialist clinical interventions to people who use our services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and passionateSubstance Misuse Nurseto help shape the services we offer across Southampton for those individuals whose lives have been affected by drugs and alcohol.

Where: Southampton

Full Time Hours:37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range:£37,184.90- £43,384.61 (based on full time working hours, pro rata for part time hours)

Contract: Fixed term until 31st of March 2026

*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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake physical and mental health assessments for people who access our services when indicated by clinical need and ensure appropriate sign posting/referral to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.
• Provide education, health promotion and screening for blood borne viruses (BBV). Provide Hepatitis B vaccinations whenindicated.
• Contribute to CGL’s Naloxone Strategy by training staff and service users in the use of Naloxone. Ensuring Naloxone is distributed to service users at every opportunity.
• Develop therapeutic alliances with people who have substance misuse problems and develop effective partnerships withthem.
• Ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote best practice andevidencedbased practicein accordance withUK Guidelines on Clinical Management, NICE guidance, and CGL clinical protocols andprocedures.
• Provideharm reduction advice to injecting service users, providing information and equipment and ensure all equipment is disposed ofsafely.
• Record and input client data and information in order that the serviceoperateswithin contractual, administrative, and financialrequirements.

About you:

• First level registered nurse with recent relevant post qualification experienceand a current PIN
• Relevant recent experience of working within drug and alcohol treatment (desirable but not essential)
• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions
• Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports, asnecessary.
• Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development.
• Employ a professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards service users and allstakeholders.
• An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers, and other relevant professionals

What we will give you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service“Capped at 30days”.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee
• Dedicated and protected professional development time.
• Access to excellent training programmes including theRCNilearningplatform.
• A friendly and supportive team environment
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Protected monthlyCPD.
• Our nursing pay is competitive with the NHS Agenda for Change pay bands.

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.

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey withChange Grow Live,then we’d love to talk to you!

CGL points 33 to 39 (£37,184.90 - £43,384.61)N/A - Outside London Weighting Area7/5/2025Bakary Jassey | Bakary.Jassey@cgl.org.ukThis post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.