UK Addiction Treatment Centres

Uk Addiction Treatment Centres; Bradford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Off

Free On-site Parking

Pension Scheme

Training & Development

Wellness Programme

Blue Light Card

Employee of the Month

Small Client Caseload

Job summary

UK Addiction Treatment Centres is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join our medically assisted treatment center. You will deliver high-quality care, manage a small caseload, and support the MDT in delivering detox and recovery programmes.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, use withdrawal tools such as COWS and CIWA-Ar, and adhere to NMC guidelines while maintaining detailed clinical records.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and practicing licence.
• Experience in detoxification or substance misuse, mental health, or acute settings.
• Knowledge of withdrawal management tools (COWS, CIWA-Ar) and detox medications such as Librium.
• Confident in risk assessment, triage, and emergency response.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail and clinical record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Practice in full accordance with NMC guidelines and Code of Conduct, ensuring safe, ethical, and evidence-based care.
• Support Centre Manager and Lead Nurse in developing, implementing, and reviewing clinical action plans.
• Collaborate with the MDT to deliver holistic, person-centred recovery and detox programmes.
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments, including triage and risk assessments.
• Administer and manage prescribed medications, including Librium, per clinical protocols.
• Provide direct clinical care and develop individualised treatment and detox plans.
• Act as a first responder to clinical and medical emergencies, following escalation procedures.
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation (case notes, MAR charts, records).
• Participate in audits, service reviews and user feedback to drive improvement.
• Support nurse inductions and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Triage & risk

Emergency response

Clinical documentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Tools

COWS

CIWA-Ar

Librium

Job description

Join the UK's Leading Provider of Alcohol & Drug Rehab Services, where we pride ourselves on offering world-class treatment in welcoming and affordable facilities across the country.

Job Summary

Are you a bank registered nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity to work in our medically assisted treatment center where you can dedicate time to delivering high-quality care? Would you prefer a manageable caseload, offering you the chance to truly focus on your patients?

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Career Progression: Amazing growth opportunities within UKAT
• Training & Development: Free access to ongoing training and development
• Birthday Off!
• Pension Scheme: Secure your future with our company pension plan
• Free On-site Parking
• Wellness Programme: 24/7 free counselling support via BUPA
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of retail discounts
• Employee of the Month: Earn up to £100 in monthly vouchers
• Small Client Caseload: Maximum of 18 clients

Our Core Values:

At the heart of everything we do are our four core values:

• Understanding – listening, empathising, and responding to individual needs.
• Kindness – treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion.
• Accountability – taking responsibility for our actions and maintaining high standards.
• Teamwork – working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Practice in full accordance with NMC guidelines and the NMC Code of Conduct, ensuring safe, ethical, and evidence-based care at all times
• Support the Centre Manager and Lead Nurse in developing, implementing, and reviewing clinical action plans.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, person-centred recovery and detoxification programmes.
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments, including triage, risk assessments, and structured withdrawal monitoring using tools such as COWS and CIWA-Ar.
• Administer and manage prescribed medications, including Librium, in line with clinical protocols, monitoring effectiveness and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Provide direct clinical care and develop, implement, and review individualised treatment and detox plans.
• Act as a first responder to clinical and medical emergencies, following escalation and emergency procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including case notes, MAR charts, and statutory records.
• Participate in clinical audits, service reviews, and service-user feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Support nurse inductions and provide supervision, guidance, and mentorship to newly appointed staff.
• Supervise junior staff and volunteers as required, promoting safe practice and professional development.
• Ensure high standards are maintained across the clinical environment, including accommodation, cleanliness, catering, and maintenance

What We’re Looking For:

• Registered Nurse (RGN / RMN) with current NMC registration.
• Experience in detoxification, substance misuse, mental health, or acute clinical settings.
• Strong working knowledge of withdrawal management tools (e.g. COWS, CIWA-Ar) and detox medications such as Librium.
• Confident in risk assessment, triage, and emergency response.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accurate clinical record-keeping.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in addiction or residential rehabilitation services.
• Experience supporting or supervising junior staff.
• Knowledge of clinical audit processes and quality improvement frameworks.
• Experience contributing to service development or action planning.

The Recruitment Process:

• You will have an initial phone conversation with the talent acquisition specialist, which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position
• If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site or via video conference. (please note that if you have a video/in-person interview, you will be required to visit the centre at a later date for our 2nd stage interview)
• Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all.