Substance Misuse CV-Library Substance Misuse

Scienceabode; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated Substance Misuse Nurse for a 6-month contract with potential extension. The role involves delivering comprehensive care for clients with substance misuse needs, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards. The ideal candidate will have NMC registration, strong decision-making skills, and experience in substance misuse services. Benefits include a £250 training allowance and dedicated consultant support.

Benefits

£250 training allowance

Dedicated specialist consultant support

Weekly payroll runs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse under NMC with experience in substance misuse services.
• Experience with detox protocols and harm reduction strategies.
• Strong clinical decision-making and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessments and care planning for clients.
• Act as a senior clinical decision-maker for nursing staff.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for integrated service delivery.
• Manage workforce planning and ensure safe staffing levels.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Leadership skills

Knowledge of OST protocols

Experience in substance misuse services

Mentoring

Education

NMC registration as a Registered Nurse

Job description

Substance Misuse Nurse – Harrogate

Are you an experienced Substance Misuse Nurse looking to make a difference in a specialist healthcare setting? Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting for a dedicated Substance Misuse Nurse to join a reputable service in Harrogate on a 6-month temporary contract, with a possibility of extension. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your skills within a dynamic team and support individuals on their recovery journey.

Job Title: Substance Misuse Nurse
Position: Contract (6 months, with potential for extension)
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Pay Rate: £32.00 Ltd per hour
Start Date: Immediate

Candidate Responsibilities

• Delivering comprehensive assessments, care planning, and clinical interventions for clients with substance misuse needs
• Acting as a senior clinical decision-maker and providing expert guidance to nursing and support staff
• Supervising, mentoring, and appraising staff to support ongoing professional development
• Promoting evidence-based, trauma-informed, person-centred care approaches
• Collaborating with psychosocial, mental health, and physical healthcare teams to ensure integrated service delivery
• Leading the development and review of clinical protocols, policies, and pathways aligned with national standards such as NICE
• Participating in audits, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance activities
• Ensuring accurate data management via systems like SystmOne and NDTMS, maintaining compliance with CQC standards
• Coordinating opioid substitution therapy (OST), including detox planning and medication reviews
• Maintaining effective partnerships with prisons, community services, and stakeholders for seamless patient care
• Managing workforce planning, rota management, and ensuring safe staffing levels
• Upholding safeguarding, confidentiality, and information governance standards
• Facilitating service user involvement and peer-led recovery initiatives
• Supporting research projects, audits, and reflective practice to enhance service quality

Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions

• £250 training allowance
• Dedicated specialist consultant support
• Work with 1000’s of clients nationwide
• Weekly payroll runs
• Free candidate registrations
• Referral and loyalty bonus schemes
• Sign-up bonus
• Free compliance checks

Candidate Requirements

• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience within substance misuse services
• Strong clinical decision-making and leadership skills
• Knowledge of OST, detox protocols, and harm reduction strategies

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV to (url removed) or call us at (phone number removed) for further information. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career as a Substance Misuse Nurse and impact lives positively.

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