Substance Misuse

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 for the Substance Misuse Nurse As a Substance Misuse Nurse, your responsibilities will include:

• 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 for the Substance Misuse Nurse

• 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 andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call us at 0121 203 2710 for further information. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career as a Substance Misuse Nurse and impact lives positively.

Join us today and become part of a passionate team dedicated to improving patient outcomes!