Substance Misuse Nurse CV-Library Substance Misuse Nurse

Scienceabode; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected drug and alcohol recovery charity seeks a Substance Misuse Nurse to deliver essential detoxification and clinical interventions. This permanent role based in Tunbridge Wells offers a structured environment with Monday-to-Friday hours, no weekends. Candidates need RGN or RMN qualifications and a strong interest in addiction recovery. The position includes clinical assessments, multitasking with health screenings and vaccinations, and is set within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Competitive salary and good benefits are provided.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Excellent training

Structured development pathway

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering detoxification and clinical interventions.
• Ability to support alcohol and opiate detoxification plans.
• Demonstrate transferable skills and passion for recovery services.

Responsibilities

• Complete clinical assessments and health screenings.
• Administer vaccinations, ECGs, and support detox.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure care.

Skills

Experience in addictions

Administering vaccinations

Clinical assessments

Person-centred care

Education

RGN or RMN qualification with active NMC pin

Job description

Substance Misuse Nurse
Salary: £38,000–£43,000
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (No weekends)
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Contract: Permanent

This Substance Misuse Nurse role focuses on delivering frontline detoxification, assessments, and clinical interventions within a respected drug and alcohol recovery charity.

Key Duties

• Complete clinical assessments, health screenings and detox support
• Administer vaccinations (BBV), ECGs, and harm-reduction interventions
• Support alcohol and opiate detoxification plans
• Promote recovery, wellbeing and rehabilitation
• Work closely with MDTs to deliver safe, person-centred care

Requirements

• RGN or RMN qualification with active NMC pin
• Experience or strong interest in addictions
• Titration experience desirable
• As a Substance Misuse Nurse, you should demonstrate transferable skills and passion for recovery services.

Benefits

• Monday–Friday, 9–5 only
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Charity employer with excellent training
• Thorough induction and development pathwayThe Substance Misuse Nurse position offers a supportive, structured environment to grow clinically

If you’re a Substance Misuse Nurse seeking a rewarding next step, apply today or contact Ehsan on (phone number removed) for more information.

Ref: LICEA

£40000 – £45000/annum

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