Substance Misuse Nurse - Cumbria

Service Care Solutions; Appleby-in-Westmorland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable community support service in Cumbria is seeking a dedicated Substance Misuse Nurse for on-site work. The role involves administering clinical procedures, supporting interventions, and managing complex caseloads. Ideal candidates will have experience in substance misuse care and strong adherence to professional standards. The position offers competitive pay rates based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with experience in substance misuse care.
• Strong understanding of clinical procedures related to substance misuse.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and conduct assessments.

Responsibilities

• Administer clinical procedures within scope of practice.
• Support pharmacological and psychosocial interventions.
• Manage a complex caseload and conduct dependency assessments.
• Complete clinical risk assessments and implement management plans.
• Contribute to service user mortality reviews and incident analysis.

Skills

Clinical procedures administration

Supporting pharmacological interventions

Case management

Data analysis for harm reduction

NMC professional standards adherence

Job description

Overview

Service Care Solutions are working alongside a reputable community support service who are looking for dedicated Substance Misuse Nurses to cover ad-hoc shifts and temporary contracts. Please see a description of the role below.

Role

Substance Misuse Nurse

Location & Working Arrangements

Location: Cumbria
Working: On-site

Salary

Salary: £26 to £35 (PAYE exc.) per hour / £30 to £40 per hour umbrella (qualification, experience, and shift dependant)

Responsibilities

• Administering clinical procedures within scope of practice (e.g., ECGs, phlebotomy, BBV testing, vaccinations, Pabrinex injections).
• Supporting pharmacological and psychosocial interventions, including assessments, care planning, 1:1 and group sessions.
• Managing a complex caseload and conducting physical dependency assessments using withdrawal scales.
• Completing clinical risk and needs assessments and implementing management plans.
• Reporting incidents and contributing to service user mortality reviews and incident trend analysis.
• Participating in clinical audits, medicine optimisation, and promoting cost-effective practices.
• Using data to inform harm reduction strategies and meet clinical KPIs.
• Maintaining accurate records and adhering to information governance, confidentiality, and health & safety standards.
• Upholding NMC professional standards at all times.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the role, or know anyone who may be, please contact Marc at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Additional Information

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

Questions

If you have any questions or queries, please don't not hesitate to ask