Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse in Salisbury)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social enterprise in Salisbury is seeking a Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse to deliver holistic care and support to clients facing addiction. Your role involves conducting assessments, administering medication safely, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to promote recovery. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with experience in substance misuse and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Contributory Pension Scheme

Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Death in Service Payment

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse or related field.
• Knowledge of recovery approaches including the 12-Step model.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development post-registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments and provide evidence-based nursing interventions.
• Deliver brief interventions and crisis support.
• Administer medication safely and ensure adherence to practices.

Skills

Sound clinical knowledge and nursing practice experience

Strong assessment skills

Good time management and organisational skills

Strong communication skills with warmth and empathy

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Job description

Overview

Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse

Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, Salisbury

Salary: £28,407 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 29 September 2025

What You'll Be Doing

• Conducting holistic assessments and providing evidence-based nursing interventions tailored to each client's needs.
• Delivering brief interventions, crisis support, and care planning in line with recovery-focused principles, including the 12-Step model.
• Assessing and monitoring medical detoxifications and other prescribed medications.
• Supporting clients\' physical and psychological wellbeing, helping them navigate challenges and work towards positive lifestyle changes.
• Triaging clients for further medical assessment with an ANP, GP, or psychiatrist as needed.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, high-quality care.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and professional clinical records.
• Administering medication safely, including controlled drugs, and ensuring strict adherence to safe storage procedures.
• Following infection control practices and reporting any maintenance concerns.
• Treating clients with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity at all times.
• Participating in supervision, reflective practice, and professional development opportunities.
• Contributing proactively to team meetings, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.

What We Are Looking For

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Sound clinical knowledge and nursing practice experience
• Experience in substance misuse or related field
• Strong assessment skills, including risk assessments
• Experience of key working and care planning
• Knowledge of recovery approaches (including 12-Step model)
• Robust knowledge of medication rounds, safe storage, and administration (including controlled drugs)
• Awareness of health issues relating to substance misuse
• Knowledge and understanding of infection control
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong IT and accurate record-keeping skills
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Evidence of ongoing professional development post-registration
• Ability to reflect on practice and engage in further training
• Commitment to treating service users with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity
• Strong communication skills with warmth and empathy
• Knowledge of maintenance reporting processes (desirable)

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.

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\' service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Diversity at Forward Trust

The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with \"Lived Experience\" of addiction, offending, or homelessness.

When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.

To Apply

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

https://careers.forwardtrust.org.uk/vacancies/368/band-5-substance-misuse-nurse.html