Recovery-Focused Substance Misuse Nurse

Belmont Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking experienced Substance Misuse Nurses to work locally in Middlesbrough. This role involves holding a caseload of service users and providing essential interventions like wound care and detox support. Candidates must have an Enhanced DBS. The weekly hours are 37.5, Monday to Friday. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within substance misuse contracts and a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing interventions for substance misuse.
• Ability to manage a caseload of service users.
• Knowledge of AUDIT and withdrawal scales.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of service users and offer interventions.
• Provide treatment for alcohol and drug detox.
• Work alongside medical staff and recovery workers.

Skills

Substance misuse interventions

Wound care

Phlebotomy

ECG monitoring

Alcohol and drug detox

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking experienced Substance Misuse Nurses to work locally in Middlesbrough. This role involves holding a caseload of service users and providing essential interventions like wound care and detox support. Candidates must have an Enhanced DBS. The weekly hours are 37.5, Monday to Friday. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within substance misuse contracts and a collaborative healthcare environment.