Community Substance Misuse Nurse

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Healthcare
Posted on: Just now
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Permanent
£40000 - £45000 Per Year
Job reference:
34731
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Substance Misuse Nurse | Community Based | Salary £40k p/a

We are searching for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join a leading independent community care provider based in Cambridge. This unique opportunity offers a competitive salary of £40,000 p/a, sociable working hours and more excellent benefits.

Benefits package includes:
  • Competitive salary of £40k p/a
  • Sociable working hours of Mon – Fri / 9am – 5pm
  • Additional annual leave day for your birthday
  • Regular company events and engagement initiatives
  • Ongoing professional development, leadership support, and clear progression pathways
In this Community Substance Misuse Nurse role, you will be joining a growing organization that prides itself on delivering the highest level of clinical care. Known for their excellent staff recognition initiatives, you will be joining a team that has both your personal and professional development at heart.

Duties in the Community Substance Misuse Nurse role include:
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and create recovery-focused care plans
  • Deliver clinical interventions with a specialist focus on substance misuse services
  • Administer and monitor prescribed medications, providing guidance on safe use
  • Maintain therapeutic relationships and promote independence and recovery
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
  • Ensure care delivery meets professional and organizational standards
  • Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives

Essential criteria to apply
  • Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN
  • Band 6 or equivalent experience preferred
  • Strong clinical knowledge of substance misuse, mental health, and recovery models
Desirable Criteria
  • Post-registration specialist qualification in mental health or substance misuse
  • Knowledge of OST/methadone pathways and NICE guidance
  • Experience in commissioning, service development, or health/social care partnerships

Apply now or contact Dale, 020 3314 7746 for more info. We’d love to hear from you.
 
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