Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse

TipTopJob; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Substance Misuse Nurse to join its multidisciplinary team. The role involves delivering high standards of nursing care for individuals struggling with substance dependency, conducting assessments, and supporting clients through detoxification and treatment. Ideal candidates will have a nursing background with sound clinical knowledge and strong assessment skills. Benefits include flexible working and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Simply Health Cashback Scheme

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Crisis Loan Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in key working and care planning.
• Understanding of the Recovery Model, including 12-Step approaches.
• Ongoing professional development evidence since qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing assessments for clients.
• Support clients through medically assisted detoxification.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Registered Nurse (NMC PIN required)

Sound clinical knowledge

Strong assessment and risk management skills

Excellent time management

Knowledge of medication administration

Ability to treat service users with dignity

Job description

Location: Clouds House

Salary: A GBP 37,796 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent

About The Role

This is a 24/7 full:week rolling shift rota (including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays)

We are seeking a Substance Misuse Nurse to join our dedicated multidisciplinary team.

In this role, you’ll provide and supervise the delivery of high standards of nursing care for the treatment and support of individuals experiencing substance dependency.

Working both autonomously and collaboratively, you will deliver holistic, evidence:based care, ensuring that all interventions meet national clinical guidelines, Forward Trust policies, and the highest standards of professional practice.

You’ll play a key role in medical assessments, detoxification monitoring, crisis intervention, and ongoing physical and psychological health support, all within a health improvement and recovery:focused framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing assessments and brief interventions for clients presenting with substance misuse issues
• Support clients through medically assisted detoxification and ongoing treatment regimes, monitoring progress and wellbeing
• Work within a multidisciplinary team including GPs, psychiatrists, recovery workers, and counsellors
• Provide crisis intervention and triage for medical assessment where required
• Ensure the safe storage, administration, and recording of medicines, including controlled drugs
• Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with professional and organisational standards
• Promote health improvement and behaviour change, encouraging clients toward healthier, more sustainable lifestyles
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity at all times
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development

About You

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate registered nurse who is committed to providing high:quality care in the field of substance misuse and recovery.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Registered Nurse (NMC PIN required)
• Sound clinical knowledge and the ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong assessment and risk management skills
• Experience in key working and care planning
• Understanding of the Recovery Model (including 12:Step approaches)
• Awareness of health issues relating to substance misuse
• Robust knowledge of medication administration, including controlled drugs and medication rounds
• Excellent time management, organisational, and IT skills
• Demonstrable experience of accurate record:keeping and compliance with clinical standards
• Ability to treat service users with dignity, respect, and empathy, building constructive therapeutic relationships
• Understanding of infection control and health and safety reporting procedures
• Evidence of ongoing professional development since qualification

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
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