Substance Misuse Nurse (Ref: 0009ZD)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to join their dynamic team in Bournemouth. This rewarding role involves providing essential health and wellbeing interventions to clients struggling with substance misuse. You will have the opportunity to deliver high standards of care while advocating for clients and working closely with healthcare professionals. If you're dedicated to making a difference in people's lives and are eager to empower individuals on their recovery journey, this position offers a fulfilling career path with ample opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Two days paid volunteer leave

Auto-enrollment into pension scheme

Access to Blue Light Card for savings

Flexible working options

Wellbeing resources

Refer a Friend scheme offering £500 bonus

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with clinical experience and NMC registration.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and comprehensive evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients, addressing their diverse support needs.
• Provide high-standard nursing care in various settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver care.

Skills

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Experience in community nursing

Comprehensive assessment skills

Knowledge of drug handling and administration

Strong communication skills

Valid driving license

Job description

About The Role

Are you looking for a rewarding new opportunity that helps improve people's lives? We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join our fantastic team in Bournemouth.

We need your passion and dedication to help us change the lives of the people we support. You will be part of a dynamic team who will value your input and ideas. Our clients will benefit from your clinical skill set, experience, and knowledge as you empower them to overcome their personal challenges. We truly believe that education is a powerful tool, and we are continuously learning how our clients want to be supported and reflecting on ways to improve our services.

This is an extremely rewarding role, one from which you will have the opportunity to be part of a patient's journey from start to finish. We are certain this role will remind you of why you chose nursing as a career pathway.

Role Details

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 care programmes.

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

All applicants need to submit a CV and a cover letter explaining why you should be considered for this role. The closing date for applications is 25th May 2025. Please note that this role may close early if sufficient applications are received, so early application is advised.

Job Responsibilities

• Advocate for clients, working closely with them to identify their physical, psychological, spiritual, and social support needs.
• Provide high-standard nursing care in various settings, promoting health and wellbeing while maintaining a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment.
• Participate as an active member of nursing and multidisciplinary teams, being accountable for your practice.
• Work in partnership with other healthcare professionals, psycho-social case managers, patients, and others in delivering care.
• Include hospital liaison, administering vaccinations and medications, and conducting health screenings such as phlebotomy, BBV screening, monitoring vital signs, withdrawal scales, and treatment compliance during detoxification.

Essential Skills

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration and post-registration clinical experience.
• Experience delivering nursing interventions in community settings.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments.
• Knowledge of safe storage, handling, and administration of drugs, especially controlled drugs.
• Understanding of NMC code of conduct and risk management.
• Knowledge of roles and responsibilities within agencies responding to drug and alcohol issues.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A valid driving license and access to a vehicle.

A full job description can be provided upon request at [e-mail].

About the Company

WithYou provides free, confidential support to over 100,000 people annually across England and Scotland, addressing issues related to drugs, alcohol, and mental health. Our name reflects our mission — a positive space where people can progress, connect, and receive expert help tailored to their needs.

Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people access support for drug, alcohol, and mental health issues, we want to hear from you.

DE&I Commitment

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that values diverse voices and experiences. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities, including those with lived experience, disabilities, from racialized communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people of all ages, and armed forces veterans. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet all essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities or medical conditions.

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
• Two days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into our pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card for savings
• Flexible working options and wellbeing resources
• Refer a Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for successful referrals after 6 months of employment