Detox Nurse

Apricus Resourcing Ltd; Yarnton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Apricus Resourcing is partnering with a well-established charity in Oxford to recruit a Female Detox Nurse (RGN/RMN) to join their clinical team.

This 3‑month contract offers potential extension or permanent progression for the right candidate, with a Mon‑Fri 9-5 schedule and a rate of £27-£28 umbrella per hour on a 37.5 hour week.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Minimum of 1 year's post-registration experience.
• Experience within substance misuse, detoxification or addiction services.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, person-centred approach.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop personalised care plans.
• Support clients through detoxification and deliver prescribed medication-assisted treatments.
• Monitor patients throughout treatment and recovery journeys.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and external healthcare professionals.
• Provide harm reduction advice, health education and recovery-focused support.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with standards.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and manage clinical risks.

Skills

NMC PIN

Clinical assessment

Medication management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

NMC registered nurse (PIN)

Job description

Apricus Resourcing is working in partnership with a well‑established charity in Oxford to recruit a dedicated Female Detox Nurse (RGN/RMN) to join their clinical team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, recovery‑focused organisation, delivering vital clinical care and helping individuals take positive steps towards a healthier future.

The position is initially offered on a 3‑month contract, with a high likelihood of extension or the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.

This is a Mon‑Fri 9-5 post paying between £27-£28/h umbrella per hour on a 37.5 hour working week.

What you'll be doing:

• Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and developing personalised care plans.
• Supporting clients through detoxification and delivering prescribed medication-assisted treatments.
• Monitoring patients throughout their treatment and recovery journeys.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external healthcare professionals.
• Providing harm reduction advice, health education and recovery-focused support.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with clinical standards.
• Identifying safeguarding concerns and proactively managing clinical risks.

What we're looking for:

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
• Minimum of 1 year's post‑registration experience.
• Previous experience within substance misuse, detoxification or addiction services.
• Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, person-centred approach.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable experience:

• Previous experience working within a detoxification or residential rehabilitation setting.
• Knowledge of substance misuse treatments, withdrawal management and harm reduction.
• Background in mental health, addiction or secure healthcare environments.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Initial 3-month contract with strong potential to extend or become permanent.
• Opportunity to work for a charity making a genuine difference to people's lives.
• Rewarding clinical role within the substance misuse sector.
• Opportunity to develop your experience within specialist addiction services.

This position is restricted to female applicants due to a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, relating to the nature of the duties and the needs of the service users.