Substance Misuse Nurse

Substance Use Nurse

📍 Location: Middlesbrough

💰 Pay Rate:
£25.00 per hour (Umbrella)
£19.66 per hour PAYE (exclusive of holiday pay)
£22.00 per hour PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)⏰ Contract Type:
Temporary (with potential for extension)

📅 Hours: Full-time, Monday - friday, 09:00-17:00


About the Role
Service Care Solutions are working in partnership with a council-run Substance Misuse service to recruit a dedicated Substance Use Nurse.
This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centred nursing care to individuals with substance use needs. You will be part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, carrying out clinical assessments, managing a varied caseload, and delivering safe and effective treatment interventions. This is a rewarding position where you’ll make a real impact on people’s recovery journeys while contributing to the continuous improvement of local public health services.


Key Responsibilities

• Carry out physical and mental health assessments, referring to appropriate services where required.
• Deliver clinical procedures and interventions within your level of competence.
• Support pharmacological and psychosocial treatment, including safe prescribing and detox pathways.
• Manage a caseload of service users, ensuring tailored, evidence-based care plans.
• Conduct detox and dependency assessments, referring to specialist inpatient services where appropriate.
• Contribute to clinical audits, service improvement, and medicine optimisation.
• Maintain accurate records, case notes, and compliance with all relevant policies, including NMC standards.
• Ensure effective communication with service users, colleagues, GPs, and partner agencies.

About You
We are looking for a compassionate, skilled professional who is committed to supporting individuals in recovery.


Essential Requirements:

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration and valid PIN.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a car for business use.
• Strong understanding of substance use issues, interventions, and healthcare pathways.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and ICT skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable:

• Substance use-related qualification.
• Experience within substance use services.
• Clinical auditing skills and knowledge of local services.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay rates (PAYE or Umbrella).
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive multi-disciplinary environment.
• Be part of a service committed to best practice and continuous improvement.

📩 How to Apply
If you’re a motivated and experienced nurse looking for a rewarding role in substance use services, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply via the link or by sending your CV to Paul.Rimmer@servicecare.org.uk