Alcohol Substance Misuse Nurse (Ref: 0030ZA)

TN United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Alcohol Substance Misuse Nurse to join their dedicated team in Rotherham. This rewarding role involves delivering high-quality nursing care to individuals struggling with substance misuse, advocating for their needs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You'll have the chance to make a real difference in clients' lives, guiding them through their recovery journey. With a supportive environment that values your expertise, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while enjoying a flexible work schedule and generous benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Two days paid volunteer leave annually

Auto-enrollment in pension scheme

Access to Blue Light Card for savings

Flexible working resources

Refer a Friend scheme: earn £500

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration required.
• Experience in substance misuse contexts and delivering nursing interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and wellbeing services to clients with substance misuse issues.
• Conduct health screenings and administer medications as needed.

Skills

NMC Registration

Substance Misuse Experience

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

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Alcohol Substance Misuse Nurse (Ref: 0030ZA), Rotherham

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Client:

We Are With You

Location:

Rotherham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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About the Role

Are you looking for a rewarding new opportunity that helps improve people's lives? We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join our team.

We need your passion and dedication to help us change the lives of those we support. You will be part of a dynamic team that values your input and ideas. Our clients will benefit from your clinical skills, experience, and knowledge as you empower them to overcome personal challenges. We believe education is a powerful tool, and we are continuously learning how to better support our clients and improve our services.

This role offers the opportunity to be involved in a patient's journey from start to finish, reminding you of why you chose nursing as a career.

As our Alcohol Substance Misuse Nurse in Rotherham, you will provide a range of health and wellbeing, harm reduction, and intervention services to our clients, according to the service model. You will deliver high standards of nursing care to substance misusers, assessing care needs, developing, implementing, and evaluating care programs.

You will advocate for clients, working closely with them to identify their physical, psychological, spiritual, and social support needs. The role requires flexible working across various settings, promoting health and wellbeing while maintaining a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, accountable for your practice, and collaborate with other health professionals, psycho-social case managers, patients, and others involved in care delivery.

The role also includes hospital liaison duties, administering vaccinations and medications, and conducting health screenings such as phlebotomy, BBV screening, vital signs monitoring, withdrawal scales, and treatment compliance during detoxification.

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Experience in comprehensive need assessments, including risk assessments
• Experience working within substance misuse contexts
• Experience delivering nursing interventions in community settings
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol-related issues
• Experience planning and providing harm reduction and recovery solutions
• Knowledge of safe drug storage, handling, and administration, especially controlled drugs
• Understanding of NMC code of conduct
• Knowledge of risk assessment and management
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities of agencies involved in drug and alcohol issues
• Ability to work constructively with diverse groups and individuals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Please note, this is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026, with working hours Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm.

About Company

WithYou provides free, confidential support to over 100,000 people annually across England and Scotland facing issues with drugs, alcohol, and mental health.

Our name reflects our mission – a positive space where people can progress, connect, and receive friendly, expert assistance tailored to their needs.

Our staff change lives. If you are passionate about helping people access support for issues with drugs, alcohol, and mental health, we would love to hear from you.

DE&I

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that celebrates diverse voices and experiences. We recognize the importance of representing the communities we serve to improve lives. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including those with lived experience, disabilities, from racialized communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, all ages, and armed forces veterans.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet all essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available during the selection process for applicants with disabilities or medical conditions.

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Two days paid volunteer leave annually
• Auto-enrollment in our pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card for savings
• Flexible working and wellbeing resources
• Refer a Friend scheme: earn £500 for successful referrals after six months' probation