Substance Misuse

Service Care Solutions; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Substance Misuse Nurse to join a dynamic team in Harrogate on a 6-month contract. The full-time position involves delivering comprehensive assessments and clinical care for clients struggling with substance misuse, while also mentoring staff and leading evidence-based care approaches. Candidates must have NMC registration and experience within substance misuse services. Join this opportunity to positively impact patient's lives and enhance your nursing career within a supportive environment.

Benefits

£250 training allowance

Dedicated specialist consultant support

Referral and loyalty bonus schemes

Sign‑up bonus

Free compliance checks

Qualifications

• Must have NMC registration.
• Experience with substance misuse services is essential.
• Demonstrated strong clinical decision-making and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessments and clinical interventions.
• Act as a senior clinical decision-maker.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Promote person-centred care approaches.
• Collaborate with various healthcare teams.
• Develop and review clinical protocols.
• Participate in audits and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate data management and compliance.
• Coordinate opioid substitution therapy.
• Manage workforce planning and staffing.
• Uphold safeguarding and information governance standards.

Skills

Strong clinical decision‑making

Leadership skills

Experience in substance misuse services

Knowledge of OST

Education

NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Job description

Substance Misuse Nurse – Harrogate

Are you an experienced Substance Misuse Nurse looking to make a difference in a specialist healthcare setting? Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting for a dedicated Substance Misuse Nurse to join a reputable service in Harrogate on a 6-month temporary contract, with a possibility of extension. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your skills within a dynamic team and support individuals on their recovery journey.

Job Overview

Job Title: Substance Misuse Nurse

Position: Contract (6 months, with potential for extension)

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Pay Rate: £32.00 Ltd per hour

Start Date: Immediate

Responsibilities

• Delivering comprehensive assessments, care planning, and clinical interventions for clients with substance misuse needs
• Acting as a senior clinical decision‑maker and providing expert guidance to nursing and support staff
• Supervising, mentoring, and appraising staff to support ongoing professional development
• Promoting evidence‑based, trauma‑informed, person‑centred care approaches
• Collaborating with psychosocial, mental health, and physical healthcare teams to ensure integrated service delivery
• Leading the development and review of clinical protocols, policies, and pathways aligned with national standards such as NICE
• Participating in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance activities
• Ensuring accurate data management via systems like SystmOne and NDTMS, maintaining compliance with CQC standards
• Coordinating opioid substitution therapy (OST), including detox planning and medication reviews
• Maintaining effective partnerships with prisons, community services, and stakeholders for seamless patient care
• Managing workforce planning, rota management, and ensuring safe staffing levels
• Upholding safeguarding, confidentiality, and information governance standards
• Facilitating service user involvement and peer‑led recovery initiatives
• Supporting research projects, audits, and reflective practice to enhance service quality

Benefits

• £250 training allowance
• Dedicated specialist consultant support
• Work with 1000's of clients nationwide
• Weekly payroll runs
• Free candidate registrations
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes
• Sign‑up bonus
• Free compliance checks

Requirements

• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience within substance misuse services
• Strong clinical decision‑making and leadership skills
• Knowledge of OST, detox protocols, and harm reduction strategies

Interested candidates should send their CV to (url removed) or call us at (phone number removed) for further information. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career as a Substance Misuse Nurse and impact lives positively.

Join us today and become part of a passionate team dedicated to improving patient outcomes.