Community Substance Misuse Nurse — Growth & Impact

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

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.