Casual Substance Use Nurse x 5

Middlesbrough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in the Tees Valley is seeking Casual Substance Use Nurses to provide high-quality care to individuals with substance use needs. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, delivering clinical interventions, and working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will hold a valid NMC registration and demonstrate relevant experience in substance misuse care. The position offers competitive benefits including generous leave and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Excellent pension options

Flexible working

Employee benefits portal

Qualifications

• Valid registration with the NMC and a current pin required.
• Relevant experience in substance misuse settings is necessary.
• Understanding of legislative guidance around clinical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Complete physical and mental health assessments for service users.
• Support in the delivery of pharmacological and psychosocial interventions.
• Conduct care planning and treatment reviews for service users.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Knowledge of substance misuse issues

Education

Valid NMC registration

Job description

We have an exciting role on offer within our Public Health Service as Casual Substance Use Nurses.

About Us

Do you want to be part of an exciting new work stream to help improve the lives and wellbeing of others.

We are looking for a passionate motivated individual to provide high-quality nursing care to service users with substance use needs. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering person-centred substance use interventions and clinical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete physical and mental health assessments for people who access our services.
• Support in the delivery of pharmacological and psychosocial interventions including assessments.
• Conduct care planning and review of service users treatment.
• Conduct assessments of physical dependency and determine safe induction / titration to opiate substitute treatments as required.
• Conduct detox assessments.

Qualifications

• Have a valid registration with the NMC and a current pin.
• Relevant experience of working within a substance misuse setting.
• Knowledge of the issues facing substance users including appropriate medical interventions social care and health issues.
• Significant knowledge and understanding of the legislative guidance and policy framework around clinical delivery.
• Highly developed communication and skills both written and verbal.
• Applicants must have a Full UK Driving Licence and use of car with business insurance prior to starting the service.

Benefits

• Generous leave entitlement with an option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent pension plus top-up options.
• Staff networks run by our staff for our staff.
• Flexible working (dependent on job role).
• Electric car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee benefits portal including Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff lottery.
• Travel and car parking schemes.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities and lots more!

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability are a looked after young person care leaver or a veteran.

If you would like to talk through this opportunity further please contact Nicole Maughan on