Substance Misuse Nurse – Lead Community Care (Contract)

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a compassionate Substance Misuse Nurse in Liverpool. This role involves conducting health assessments, completing alcohol assessments, assisting with opioid treatments, and providing health education on BBVs. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £35 per hour for a temporary contract of approximately one month. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration and experience in substance misuse services. Join us to make a difference in community health!

Benefits

£250 Training Allowance

Dedicated Specialist Consultant

Flexible work schedule

Daily Payroll Runs

Access to ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• NMC registration and experience in substance misuse necessary.
• Ability to conduct community detoxifications and phlebotomy required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and refer to healthcare services.
• Complete alcohol assessments for safe detoxification.
• Assist with opioid titration for optimal dosing.
• Provide health education and screening for BBVs.
• Work within integrated care pathways for BBVs.
• Undertake community detoxification at service or home.
• Perform phlebotomy and guide treatment based on blood results.
• Liaise with hospital teams for specialist services.

Skills

NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Experience working within substance misuse services

Ability to undertake community detoxifications

Phlebotomy skills

Job description

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a compassionate Substance Misuse Nurse in Liverpool. This role involves conducting health assessments, completing alcohol assessments, assisting with opioid treatments, and providing health education on BBVs. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £35 per hour for a temporary contract of approximately one month. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration and experience in substance misuse services. Join us to make a difference in community health!