Substance Misuse Nurse

Substance Misuse Nurse – Birmingham Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Substance Misuse Nurse to join one of our clients in Birmingham.

• Pay Rate: £30 Ltd per hour
• Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Contract Type: Temporary (approximately 2 months) with the potential for extension
• Start Date: Immediate

Role Overview You will deliver high-quality clinical care to individuals accessing substance misuse services. This includes conducting assessments, supporting detoxification processes, and promoting health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake physical and mental health assessments and ensure appropriate referrals to primary or secondary healthcare services.
• Complete alcohol assessments in line with CGL Alcohol Policy to determine safe detoxification requirements.
• Assist in opioid titration to achieve optimal OST dosing, liaising with team members and community pharmacists.
• Provide education, health promotion, and screening for blood-borne viruses (BBVs), including Hepatitis A/B vaccinations.
• Work within integrated care pathways for individuals infected with BBVs (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV).
• Undertake community alcohol and opioid detoxification at the service or in the service user’s home.
• Perform phlebotomy, interpret blood results, and use findings to guide treatment decisions and referrals.
• Refer for specialist inpatient services when required and liaise with hospital teams.

Requirements

• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience in substance misuse services
• Ability to undertake community detoxification and phlebotomy

Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions

• Dedicated consultant support
• Weekly payroll
• Free compliance assistance
• Access to training and professional development

Interested?
Send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call us for more information.