Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse — Flexible Part-Time Impact

Forward Trust; Grays; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Health Cashback Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Job summary

Forward Trust in Thurrock is seeking a Band 6 Community Substance Misuse Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis (17.5 hours per week). The role delivers high-quality, person-centred care to people experiencing substance dependency.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, providing and supervising evidence-based interventions, risk assessments, group and 1:1 sessions, and coordination with primary care and mental health services.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with active NMC registration and substance misuse or community nursing experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage caseloads effectively.
• Commitment to evidence-based care, professional standards and continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions and support for drug and alcohol users with complex needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate recovery-focused care plans.
• Conduct risk assessments, safeguard adults and children, and maintain accurate clinical records.
• Facilitate group and individual sessions using motivational interviewing and behaviour-change techniques.
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to ensure integrated care and maintain high service standards.
• Participate in ECGs, fibro scans, clinical audits, and health assessment clinics.

Skills

NMC registration

Substance misuse experience

Caseload management

Communication skills

Evidence-based care

Job description

Forward Trust in Thurrock is seeking a Band 6 Community Substance Misuse Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis (17.5 hours per week). The role delivers high-quality, person-centred care to people experiencing substance dependency.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, providing and supervising evidence-based interventions, risk assessments, group and 1:1 sessions, and coordination with primary care and mental health services.