Substance Misuse Registered Nurse

Newcross Healthcare; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Immediate start

Same day pay

Free training

Career development

Supportive community

Job summary

Newcross Healthcare in Lincoln is seeking a Substance Misuse Registered Nurse for a 3-6 month temporary contract, working 37.5 hours per week with flexible shifts. Immediate start is available for the right candidate.

You will provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to individuals experiencing substance misuse, perform clinical and risk assessments, and support harm reduction, health education and detox programmes in a prison environment.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• At least 6 months post-qualification UK care experience.
• Experience in substance misuse is essential; prison/secure setting preferred.
• Valid Prison Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to individuals experiencing substance misuse.
• Complete clinical and risk assessments and develop care plans.
• Deliver harm reduction, recovery and health & wellbeing interventions.
• Support clinics, health education, BBV testing, vaccinations and detox programmes.
• Safely administer and supervise medication, including controlled drugs.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient safety, dignity and respect.
• Maintain safeguarding and security awareness within the prison environment.

Skills

NMC Registration

Post-qual exp

Substance misuse

Prison/secure exp

Prison clearance

Medication management

Record-keeping

Communication

Job description

Substance Misuse Registered Nurse - Lincoln

Pay: £27.76 - £31.57 per hour

Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle | Immediate start available

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Substance Misuse Nurse looking to make a real difference in your community? Join Newcross Healthcare and become part of a team that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

We're hiring experienced Substance Misuse Nurses to join us in a 3-6 month temporary position, working 37.5 hours per week.

Shift patterns:

7am-4pm, 8am-5pm or 7am-9pm

Please note, previous prison experience and valid Prison Clearance are essential for this role. We are not able to obtain clearance for staff.

What you'll do:

• Provide high-quality person-centred nursing care to individuals experiencing substance misuse.
• Complete clinical and risk assessments and develop individual care plans.
• Deliver harm reduction, recovery and health & wellbeing interventions.
• Support clinics, health education, BBV testing, vaccinations and detox programmes.
• Safely administer and supervise medication, including control drugs.
• Uphold the highest standards of patient safety, dignity and respect.
• Maintain strong safeguarding and security awareness within the prison environment.

What we're looking for:

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• At least 6 months of post-qualification experience in a UK-based care setting
• Experience in substance misuse is essential.
• Previous experience in a prison / secure healthcare setting is essential.
• Valid Prison Clearance.
• Confidence in carrying out clinical and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of medication management and the safe handling of controlled drugs.
• Strong understanding of substance misuse, drug and alcohol treatment, harm reduction and recovery interventions.
• Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.

Why join Newcross?

At Newcross Healthcare, we live by our core values:

• Integrity: We do what's right, even when no one is watching.
• Respect: Every voice matters, and every person counts.
• Empathy: Compassionate hearts deliver exceptional care.
• Teamwork: Great care is never delivered alone.

These values guide our recruitment process and shape the way we support our colleagues and clients every day.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates: £27.76 - £31.57 per hour
• Instant pay with Same day pay - get paid up to 50% of your shift value instantly
• Free training, clinical support and career development opportunities
• Access to a supportive community of healthcare professionals

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