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.