Substance Misuse Nurse (Ref: 0009ZD)

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Substance Misuse Nurse in Bournemouth. The role involves delivering nursing care, conducting health assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support clients with substance misuse issues. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options and generous leave. Candidates will need to demonstrate their commitment to client care and possess relevant nursing qualifications.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid volunteer leave

Pension scheme enrollment

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Flexible working options

£500 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience delivering nursing interventions in community settings.
• Knowledge of safe storage, handling, and administration of drugs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of nursing care to substance misusers.
• Conduct health screenings and monitor treatment compliance.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Nursing Interventions

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Job description

As our Substance Misuse Nurse based in Bournemouth, you will provide a range of Health and Wellbeing, and harm reduction interventions to our clients in accordance with the agreed model of service delivery. You will deliver high standards of nursing care to substance misusers and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

Main duties of the job

You will be an advocate for our clients, working closely with them to identify the physical, psychological, spiritual and social support they need. The postholder will work flexibly providing a high standard of nursing care in a variety of settings, promoting the health and wellbeing of clients whilst maintaining a safe, caring and therapeutic environment. As a Substance Misuse Nurse, you will participate as an active member of the nursing and multi-disciplinary teams, accountable for your practice, and work in partnership with other healthcare professionals, psycho-social case managers, patients and others in the delivery of care. The role may also include hospital liaison cover, administering vaccinations, medication, and conducting health screenings such as phlebotomy, BBV screening, monitoring vital signs, withdrawal scales, and treatment compliance for clients undergoing detoxification.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to over 100,000 people annually across England and Scotland facing challenges with drugs, alcohol, and mental health. Our name reflects our identity—a positive space for progress, connection, and expert help tailored to individual needs. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about supporting people with issues related to drugs, alcohol, and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

We are recruiting a Registered Nurse to join our team in Bournemouth. Your passion and dedication will help us change lives.

You will be part of a dynamic team that values your input and ideas. Your clinical skills, experience, and knowledge will empower clients to overcome personal challenges. We believe education is a powerful tool and are committed to learning how best to support our clients and improve our services.

This role offers the opportunity to be involved in a patient's journey from start to finish, reminding you why you chose nursing as a career.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £26,880 - £36,225 per annum. Working hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, with some evening work as required.

Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter explaining why they are suitable for this role. The application deadline is 25th May 2025, but early applications are encouraged as the role may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into our pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card for discounts
• Flexible working options and wellbeing resources
• Refer a Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for successful referrals after 6 months' probation

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values diverse voices and experiences, encouraging applications from underrepresented communities, including those with lived experience, disabilities, from racialized communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans. We offer guaranteed interviews for veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments can be made during the application process for those with disabilities or medical conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration and post-registration clinical experience
• A driving license and access to a vehicle

Experience

• Experience delivering nursing interventions in community settings
• Experience conducting comprehensive needs and risk assessments
• Knowledge of safe storage, handling, and administration of drugs, including controlled substances
• Understanding of the NMC code of conduct
• Knowledge of risk assessment and management
• Understanding of agencies involved in drug and alcohol responses
• Ability to work constructively with diverse groups and individuals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check, and applicants must be willing to undergo this process.