Substance Misuse Nurse - Tower Hamlets

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary range (£33,000–£39,

Training allowance

Dedicated consultant support

National client network

Daily payroll

Registration/ onboarding

Referral and loyalty schemes

Sign-up bonus

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd is seeking a Substance Misuse Nurse for a 3-month contract in Tower Hamlets. You will join a multidisciplinary team to deliver clinical interventions for service users, supporting safe detoxification, harm reduction, bloodborne virus screening, and outreach activities aimed at recovery and wellbeing.

You will work under the guidance of the Lead/Cluster Lead Nurse, maintain compassionate and confidential care, undertake assessments and wound care, respond to medical

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical and mental health assessments, including blood‑borne virus screening and vaccinations
• Support community alcohol detoxification and opioid substitution therapy (OST) management
• Assist in blood sample collection, labelling, and processing, ensuring timely results for clinical decisions
• Deliver harm reduction advice and distribute naloxone kits to staff and service users
• Provide wound care assessments and basic dressing procedures
• Lead health promotion and educational initiatives on drug and alcohol issues
• Work collaboratively with external medical teams and social care services
• Respond effectively to medical emergencies, including overdose and anaphylaxis
• Advocate for safeguarding and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people
• Maintain accurate records, adhere to confidentiality policies, and contribute to service audits and evaluations
• Participate in team meetings, uphold professional standards, and support colleagues through training and supervision

Job description

Overview

Substance Misuse Nurse – Tower Hamlets on a 3‑month contract. We are seeking a dedicated Substance Misuse Nurse to join our team in Tower Hamlets. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver clinical interventions for individuals accessing our services, supporting safe detoxification, harm reduction, blood‑borne virus screening, and outreach initiatives geared toward recovery and wellbeing. You will work under the guidance of the Lead/Cluster Lead Nurse, upholding professional standards and ensuring compassionate, confidential, and effective care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical and mental health assessments, including blood‑borne virus screening and vaccinations
• Support community alcohol detoxification and opioid substitution therapy (OST) management
• Assist in blood sample collection, labelling, and processing, ensuring timely results for clinical decisions
• Deliver harm reduction advice and distribute naloxone kits to staff and service users
• Provide wound care assessments and basic dressing procedures
• Lead health promotion and educational initiatives on drug and alcohol issues
• Work collaboratively with external medical teams and social care services
• Respond effectively to medical emergencies, including overdose and anaphylaxis
• Advocate for safeguarding and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people
• Maintain accurate records, adhere to confidentiality policies, and contribute to service audits and evaluations
• Participate in team meetings, uphold professional standards, and support colleagues through training and supervision

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of £33,000 – £39,000 (depending on experience)
• £250 training allowance to support ongoing professional development
• Dedicated specialist consultant providing ongoing support
• Access to thousands of clients nationwide, expanding your professional network
• Daily payroll runs ensuring timely payments
• Free candidate registration process
• Referral and loyalty schemes for our valued staff
• Sign‑up bonus for new placements and free compliance checks