Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse in Salisbury)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Salisbury is seeking a Substance Misuse Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The role includes delivering high-quality nursing care, supporting individuals with substance dependency, and collaborating with various professionals. Key responsibilities involve crisis intervention, detoxification monitoring, and maintaining clinical standards. The position offers a salary of £37,796 per annum and various employee benefits including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Contributory Pension Scheme

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Crisis Loan Scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of accurate record‑keeping and compliance with clinical standards.
• Robust knowledge of medication administration, including controlled drugs.
• Understanding of the Recovery Model and health issues relating to substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing assessments for clients with substance misuse issues.
• Support clients through medically assisted detoxification and treatment regimes.
• Provide crisis intervention and triage for medical assessment where required.

Skills

Registered Nurse (NMC PIN required)

Strong assessment and risk management skills

Sound clinical knowledge

Experience in key working and care planning

Excellent time management

Ability to treat service users with dignity, respect, and empathy

Job description

Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse

Location: Clouds House

Salary: £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

As a Substance Misuse Nurse, you will:

• 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 & 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 inter‑linked 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.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally, the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us as an employee, we will offer you the following 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
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years of service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

https://careers.forwardtrust.org.uk/vacancies/405/band-5-substance-misuse-nurse.html