Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading social enterprise in Salisbury is looking for a Substance Misuse Nurse to provide high standards of care for clients with substance dependency. This role involves working both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, delivering care that meets clinical guidelines. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with experience in substance misuse recovery and possess strong assessment and risk management skills. Flexible working and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Crisis Loan Scheme

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC PIN.
• Experience in key working and care planning is essential.
• Knowledge of medication administration necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments for substance misuse.
• Support clients through medically assisted detoxification.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team for client care.

Skills

Registered Nurse (NMC PIN required)

Sound clinical knowledge

Strong assessment and risk management skills

Understanding of the Recovery Model

Excellent time management

Demonstrable experience of accurate record-keeping

Job description

Overview

Location: Clouds House

Salary: A GBP 37,796 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 3 rd November 2025

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

About The Role

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.

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