Specialist Substance Use Nurse – Opiate & Alcohol Detox

Turning Point; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider in Lincoln is seeking a Specialist Substance Use Nurse to support opiate treatments and detoxifications, collaborate with various health services, and engage empathetically with clients. This role provides extensive training and structured pathways for career development. The position offers a total reward package including 25 days of paid holiday, with opportunities to buy additional holidays, and a commitment to staff support and recognition.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday + Bank Holidays

Options to buy additional holidays

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
• Genuine interest in helping people with diverse needs.
• Deep level of empathy, understanding, and patience.

Responsibilities

• Support opiate substitute treatment and detoxifications.
• Promote naloxone uptake and provide Blood Borne Virus screening.
• Collaborate with mental health, physical health, and social care services.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Nursing assessment

Teamwork

Education

Nursing qualification registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council

Job description

A leading health and social care provider in Lincoln is seeking a Specialist Substance Use Nurse to support opiate treatments and detoxifications, collaborate with various health services, and engage empathetically with clients. This role provides extensive training and structured pathways for career development. The position offers a total reward package including 25 days of paid holiday, with opportunities to buy additional holidays, and a commitment to staff support and recognition.