Community Substance Misuse Nurse

Leaders In Care Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent community care provider in Cambridge seeks a Substance Misuse Nurse to deliver high-quality clinical care. This role includes conducting assessments, creating care plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 per annum and benefits like sociable hours, additional annual leave, and professional development. Applicants must be a Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN and have expertise in substance misuse and mental health. Join a caring organization committed to staff development.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £40k p/a

Sociable working hours

Additional annual leave day for birthday

Regular company events and initiatives

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC PIN.
• Clinical experience in substance misuse and mental health.
• Knowledge of recovery models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and create recovery-focused care plans.
• Deliver clinical interventions with a focus on substance misuse services.
• Administer and monitor prescribed medications.
• Maintain therapeutic relationships and promote independence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for care continuity.
• Ensure care delivery meets organizational standards.
• Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong clinical knowledge of substance misuse

Mental health understanding

Recovery models knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN

Band 6 or equivalent experience

Post-registration qualification in mental health or substance misuse

Job description

Substance Misuse Nurse | Community Based | Salary £40k p/a

We are searching for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join a leading independent community care provider based in Cambridge. This unique opportunity offers a competitive salary of £40,000 p/a, sociable working hours and more excellent benefits.

Benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary of £40k p/a
• Sociable working hours of Mon – Fri / 9am – 5pm
• Additional annual leave day for your birthday
• Regular company events and engagement initiatives
• Ongoing professional development, leadership support, and clear progression pathways

In this Community Substance Misuse Nurse role, you will be joining a growing organization that prides itself on delivering the highest level of clinical care. Known for their excellent staff recognition initiatives, you will be joining a team that has both your personal and professional development at heart.

Duties in the Community Substance Misuse Nurse role include:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and create recovery-focused care plans
• Deliver clinical interventions with a specialist focus on substance misuse services
• Administer and monitor prescribed medications, providing guidance on safe use
• Maintain therapeutic relationships and promote independence and recovery
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Ensure care delivery meets professional and organizational standards
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives

Essential criteria to apply

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN
• Band 6 or equivalent experience preferred
• Strong clinical knowledge of substance misuse, mental health, and recovery models

Desirable Criteria

• Post-registration specialist qualification in mental health or substance misuse
• Knowledge of OST/methadone pathways and NICE guidance
• Experience in commissioning, service development, or health/social care partnerships

Apply now or contact Dale, 020 3314 7746 for more info. We’d love to hear from you.