Substance Misuse Nurse

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is recruiting for a Substance Misuse Nurse in Birmingham. You will deliver clinical care including assessments, detox support, and health promotion. The ideal candidate must be a registered nurse with experience in substance misuse services and phlebotomy skills. The role offers £30 per hour for 37.5 hours per week on a temporary contract. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Weekly payroll

Free compliance assistance

Access to training and professional development

Qualifications

• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in providing substance misuse services.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and ensure referrals to healthcare.
• Assist in alcohol and opioid detoxification processes.
• Provide health education and screenings for BBVs.

Skills

Experience in substance misuse services

Ability to undertake community detoxification

Phlebotomy skills

Education

NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Job description

Substance Misuse Nurse - Birmingham Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join one of our clients in Birmingham.

Pay Rate: £30 Ltd per hour
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Contract Type: Temporary (approximately 2 months) with the potential for extension
Start Date: Immediate

Role Overview

You will deliver high-quality clinical care to individuals accessing substance misuse services. This includes conducting assessments, supporting detoxification processes, and promoting health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake physical and mental health assessments and ensure appropriate referrals to primary or secondary healthcare services.
• Complete alcohol assessments in line with CGL Alcohol Policy to determine safe detoxification requirements.
• Assist in opioid titration to achieve optimal OST dosing, liaising with team members and community pharmacists.
• Provide education, health promotion, and screening for blood-borne viruses (BBVs), including Hepatitis A/B vaccinations.
• Work within integrated care pathways for individuals infected with BBVs (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV).
• Undertake community alcohol and opioid detoxification at the service or in the service user’s home.
• Perform phlebotomy, interpret blood results, and use findings to guide treatment decisions and referrals.
• Refer for specialist inpatient services when required and liaise with hospital teams.

Requirements

• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in substance misuse services
• Ability to undertake community detoxification and phlebotomy

Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions

• Dedicated consultant support
• Weekly payroll
• Free compliance assistance
• Access to training and professional development

Interested?
Send your CV to (url removed) or call us for more information