Substance Misuse Nurse | Community Care & CPD Support

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care charity in the UK is looking for a Substance Misuse Nurse. You will conduct health assessments, manage detox processes, and provide educational support to individuals facing substance misuse issues. Candidates should be registered nurses with a current NMC PIN and relevant experience in drug and alcohol treatment. This role emphasizes harm reduction strategies and comprehensive care, supporting clients in their recovery journeys.

Benefits

Protected professional development time

Free access to learning platform

Regular 1:1s and appraisals

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in drug and alcohol treatment services.
• Skilled in assessment, planning recovery, and writing clinical reports.
• Commitment to maintaining professional integrity and collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and ensure appropriate referrals.
• Manage community alcohol detoxification and opioid treatment.
• Provide education and promote awareness of health issues.

Skills

Experience in substance misuse treatment

Patient assessment and recovery planning

Knowledge of harm reduction interventions

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

First level registered nurse with current NMC PIN

Tools

Clinical auditing skills

Job description

A leading health and social care charity in the UK is looking for a Substance Misuse Nurse. You will conduct health assessments, manage detox processes, and provide educational support to individuals facing substance misuse issues. Candidates should be registered nurses with a current NMC PIN and relevant experience in drug and alcohol treatment. This role emphasizes harm reduction strategies and comprehensive care, supporting clients in their recovery journeys.