Substance Misuse Nurse

Substance Misuse Nurse Job Advertisement

Are you a dedicated and compassionate Nurse looking to make a real difference in individuals' lives? Service Care Solutions is currently seeking a highly skilled Substance Misuse Nurse to join a supportive team in Liverpool. This is a temporary contract role offering competitive pay and an excellent opportunity to contribute to vital community health services.

Job Title: Substance Misuse Nurse

Location: Liverpool
Employment Type: Contract (approx. 1 month with potential extension)
Pay Rate: £35 Ltd per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Start Date: Immediate

Candidate Responsibilities as a Substance Misuse Nurse As a Substance Misuse Nurse, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality clinical care to individuals accessing substance misuse services. Your key responsibilities include:

• Conducting physical and mental health assessments and facilitating appropriate referrals to primary or secondary healthcare services.
• Completing alcohol assessments in line with Alcohol Policy to determine safe detoxification requirements.
• Assisting with opioid titration to achieve optimal Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) dosing, liaising with team members and community pharmacists.
• Providing education on health promotion and screening for blood-borne viruses (BBVs), including Hepatitis A/B vaccinations.
• Working within integrated care pathways for individuals infected with BBVs (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV).
• Undertaking community alcohol and opioid detoxification at the service or in the service user’s home.
• Performing phlebotomy, interpreting blood results, and using findings to guide treatment decisions and referrals.
• Referring patients for specialist inpatient services when necessary and liaising closely with hospital teams.

Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions

• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant
• Work with thousands of clients nationwide
• Daily Payroll Runs
• Free candidate registration and compliance checks
• Referral and Loyalty Bonus Schemes
• Sign Up Bonus for new candidates
• Access to ongoing training and professional development

Candidate Requirements

• NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
• Experience working within substance misuse services
• Ability to undertake community detoxifications and phlebotomy procedures

How to Apply Interested candidates should send their CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk or call us at 0113 394 0900 for further information. Take the next step in your nursing career and contribute to meaningful community health improvements as a Substance Misuse Nurse!

Join us today and help transform lives through expert care in substance misuse services!