Substance Misuse Nurse

Archer Resourcing; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care recruitment agency is seeking a Substance Misuse Nurse to provide comprehensive care to individuals facing substance misuse issues. The successful candidate will help assess clients' needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective support and intervention. This role requires strong communication skills, NMC registration, and expertise in addiction treatment. Opportunities for growth and a referral bonus are included.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Current and valid registration with the NMC.
• Knowledge of the health issues related to substance misuse.
• Excellent written and verbal communication ability.
• Enhanced DBS, dated within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of clients regarding their needs.
• Develop individualised care plans incorporating harm reduction.
• Respond promptly to crisis situations and provide necessary support.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for crisis management.
• Maintain accurate client records documenting the care process.

Skills

Communication

Crisis Management

Team Collaboration

Knowledge of Addiction

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Working as a Substance Misuse Nurse, you will be playing a crucial role in providing comprehensive nursing care and support to individuals dealing with substance misuse issues. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of addiction, a commitment to harm reduction and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that the delivery of nursing care is inline with the standards set out in the NMC code of conduct.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting thorough assessments of clients with substance misuse issues to determine their physical, mental, and social needs.
• Developing individualised care plans in collaboration with clients, incorporating harm reduction strategies and recovery goals.
• Responding to crisis situations promptly and effectively, providing support and intervention as necessary.
• Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to address immediate concerns and develop crisis management plans.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client records, documenting assessments, care plans, interventions, and progress.

Requirements:

• Current and valid registration with the NMC.
• Knowledge of the health issues related to substance misuse.
• Excellent written and verbal communication ability.
• Enhanced DBS, dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today .

Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:

We have been helping all health care professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting efficiently, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, then please call Archer direct on the provided contact details.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom