Community Substance Misuse Nurse

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, for more info. We'd love to hear from you.