Substance Misuse Nurse

Service Care Solutions; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking a compassionate Substance Misuse Nurse to join their team in Liverpool. This temporary position, with a competitive £35 per hour, encompasses crucial responsibilities such as conducting health assessments, managing detoxifications, and liaising with health professionals. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration and experience in substance misuse services. Join us in delivering vital health improvements to the community with an immediate start available.

Benefits

£250 Training Allowance

Dedicated Specialist Consultant

Referral and Loyalty Bonus Schemes

Access to ongoing training

Qualifications

• NMC registration required as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in delivering substance misuse services.
• Competence in community detoxifications and performing phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and facilitate referrals to health services.
• Complete alcohol assessments for safe detoxification.
• Assist with opioid titration and provide health education.
• Undertake community detoxification and phlebotomy procedures.

Skills

NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Experience working within substance misuse services

Ability to undertake community detoxifications

Phlebotomy procedures

Job description

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 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

Candidate 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

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to or call us at 0113 394 0900 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!