Addictions Clinical Nurse | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Bolton is seeking an experienced Addictions Clinical Nurse to deliver specialist support to patients. The role involves clinical interventions such as detox, blood-borne virus screening, and vaccinations. Candidates must be registered nurses with skills to provide holistic care. This position offers various staff benefits, including a generous leave policy and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Pay enhancements for unsocial hours

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card discounts

FuelGenie fuel cards

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with relevant clinical skills.
• Experience in substance misuse treatment settings.
• Ability to provide holistic patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical support to patients at Achieve Bolton.
• Perform detox and health screenings.
• Administer vaccinations and manage patient care.

Skills

Clinical interventions

Detox procedures

Blood-borne virus screening

Vaccination administration

Long-acting injectable opiates

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

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 enables us to work with patients holistically, focusing on the person rather than the "problem".

We are seeking to recruit an Addictions Clinical Nurse who will deliver specialist support to our patients at Achieve Bolton.

The successful candidate will provide a range of clinical interventions, including detox, blood-borne virus screening, vaccinations, administration of long-acting injectable opiates, and physical health investigations.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 staff across more than 160 locations.

We offer inpatient and community mental health services in Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and Wigan, along with a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester and beyond.

Greater Manchester is a vibrant place to live and work, known for its beautiful countryside and lively city life with shopping, entertainment, and dining options.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to develop skills, and are encouraged to generate ideas to improve care.

Please see the attached job description and person specification.

Staff benefits include:

• Pay enhancements for unsocial hours, including weekends and public holidays
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service length
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• FuelGenie fuel cards (applicable roles)

This advert closes on Monday 18 Aug 2025.