Substance Misuse Nurse

Leaders in Care; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading addiction treatment charity in Royal Tunbridge Wells seeks a Substance Misuse Nurse to provide clinical care, including detoxification and assessments. The role focuses on delivering person-centered support for individuals in recovery from addiction. Candidates must hold an RGN or RMN qualification with an active NMC pin and have a passion for recovery services. The position offers a structured professional development pathway and an attractive benefits package, including 25 days annual leave and bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Excellent training

Thorough induction and development pathway

Qualifications

• RGN or RMN qualification with active NMC pin required.
• Demonstrate transferable skills and passion for recovery services.

Responsibilities

• Complete clinical assessments, health screenings, and detox support.
• Administer vaccinations, ECGs, and harm-reduction interventions.
• Support alcohol and opiate detoxification plans.
• Promote recovery, wellbeing, and rehabilitation.
• Work closely with MDTs to deliver safe, person‑centred care.

Skills

RGN or RMN qualification with active NMC pin

Experience or strong interest in addictions

Titration experience desirable

Job description

Substance Misuse Nurse

Salary: £38,000‑£43,000
Hours: Monday‑Friday, 9am‑5pm (No weekends)
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Contract: Permanent

This Substance Misuse Nurse role focuses on delivering frontline detoxification, assessments, and clinical interventions within a respected drug and alcohol recovery charity.

Key Duties

• Complete clinical assessments, health screenings and detox support
• Administer vaccinations (BBV), ECGs, and harm-reduction interventions
• Support alcohol and opiate detoxification plans
• Promote recovery, wellbeing and rehabilitation
• Work closely with MDTs to deliver safe, person‑centred care

Requirements

• RGN or RMN qualification with active NMC pin
• Experience or strong interest in addictions
• Titration experience desirable
• As a Substance Misuse Nurse, you should demonstrate transferable skills and passion for recovery services.

Benefits

• Monday‑Friday, 9‑5 only
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Charity employer with excellent training
• Thorough induction and development pathway
• The Substance Misuse Nurse position offers a supportive, structured environment to grow clinically

If you're a Substance Misuse Nurse seeking a rewarding next step, apply today or contact Ehsan on (phone number removed) for more information.

Ref: LICEA