Substance Misuse Nurse

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

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Substance Misuse Nurse for a community service in Wakefield. The role involves providing clinical care and harm reduction interventions, focusing on individuals affected by substance misuse. Candidates should possess experience in administering opiate substitution treatments and carrying out health assessments. This full-time position offers a salary range of £26 – £32 per hour and a contract duration of at least 3 months.

Qualifications

• Experience with opiate substitution treatments, including methadone and buprenorphine.
• Ability to administer clinical interventions and maintain accurate records.
• Experience in a community or clinical setting dealing with substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive health and risk assessments.
• Administer and manage opiate substitution treatments (OST).
• Deliver BBV screening, vaccination, and wound care.

Skills

Clinical care

Harm reduction

Risk assessments

Job description

Substance Misuse Nurse – Wakefield

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Rate: £26 – £32 per hour (depending on experience and payment method)

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time (Part-Time considered)

Contract: 3 Months Minimum (extension likely)

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Substance Misuse Nurse to join a well-established community drug and alcohol service in Wakefield.

This role focuses on providing clinical care and harm reduction interventions to individuals affected by substance misuse, including those using opiates, alcohol, and other substances. You’ll be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, delivering compassionate and person-centred care to those on their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Carry out comprehensive health and risk assessments for service users entering treatment
2. Administer and manage opiate substitution treatments (OST), including methadone and buprenorphine
3. Deliver BBV screening, vaccination, wound care, and other clinical interventions
4. Provide harm reduction advice, including safer injecting, naloxone distribution, and relapse prevention
5. Liaise with GPs, pharmacies, mental health teams, and safeguarding services as needed
6. Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to multi-disciplinary case reviews

Whether you’re looking for a new challenge or returning to substance misuse work, this is a great opportunity to make a difference in a well-supported community setting.

Apply today, or contact Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment for more information.

Job Info

• Job Title: Substance Misuse Nurse
• Company: Belmont Recruitment
• Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
• Posted: Aug 4th 2025
• Closes: Sep 4th 2025
• Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time

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