Substance Misuse Nurse

Service Care Solutions; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a compassionate Substance Misuse Nurse in Liverpool. This role involves conducting health assessments, completing alcohol assessments, assisting with opioid treatments, and providing health education on BBVs. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £35 per hour for a temporary contract of approximately one month. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration and experience in substance misuse services. Join us to make a difference in community health!

Benefits

£250 Training Allowance

Dedicated Specialist Consultant

Flexible work schedule

Daily Payroll Runs

Access to ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• NMC registration and experience in substance misuse necessary.
• Ability to conduct community detoxifications and phlebotomy required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and refer to healthcare services.
• Complete alcohol assessments for safe detoxification.
• Assist with opioid titration for optimal dosing.
• Provide health education and screening for BBVs.
• Work within integrated care pathways for BBVs.
• Undertake community detoxification at service or home.
• Perform phlebotomy and guide treatment based on blood results.
• Liaise with hospital teams for specialist services.

Skills

NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Experience working within substance misuse services

Ability to undertake community detoxifications

Phlebotomy skills

Job description

Substance Misuse Nurse Job Advertisement

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Nurse looking to make a real difference in individuals' lives? Service Care Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled Substance Misuse Nurse to join a supportive team in Liverpool. This is a temporary contract role offering competitive pay and an excellent opportunity to contribute to vital community health services.

Job Details

• Job Title: Substance Misuse Nurse
• Location: Liverpool
• Employment Type: Contract (approx. 1 month with potential extension)
• Pay Rate: £35 Ltd per hour
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Start Date: Immediate

Responsibilities

• Conducting physical and mental health assessments and facilitating appropriate referrals to primary or secondary healthcare services.
• Completing alcohol assessments in line with Alcohol Policy to determine safe detoxification requirements.
• Assisting with opioid titration to achieve optimal Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) dosing, liaising with team members and community pharmacists.
• Providing education on health promotion and screening for blood-borne viruses (BBVs), including Hepatitis A/B vaccinations.
• Working within integrated care pathways for individuals infected with BBVs (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV).
• Undertaking community alcohol and opioid detoxification at the service or in the service user’s home.
• Performing phlebotomy, interpreting blood results, and using findings to guide treatment decisions and referrals.
• Referring patients for specialist inpatient services when necessary and liaising closely with hospital teams.

Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions

• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant
• Work with thousands of clients nationwide
• Daily Payroll Runs
• Free candidate registration and compliance checks
• Referral and Loyalty Bonus Schemes
• Sign Up Bonus for new candidates
• Access to ongoing training and professional development

Candidate Requirements

• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience working within substance misuse services
• Ability to undertake community detoxifications and phlebotomy procedures

To apply, interested candidates should send their CV to [e-mail] or call us at (phone number removed) for further information. Take the next step in your nursing career and contribute to meaningful community health improvements as a Substance Misuse Nurse!

Join us today and help transform lives through expert care in substance misuse services.