Lead Substance Misuse Nurse

An award-winning community drug and alcohol misuse charity is looking for a Lead Substance Misuse Nurse to join their specialist team in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an RGN or RMN with a passion for substance misuse treatment to join the UK's leading provider in this field.

The successful Lead Substance Misuse Nurse will be working in a busy detoxification clinic. The role focuses on providing front-line clinical care to service users, including a thorough rehabilitation process.

It is preferable that the Lead Substance Misuse Nurse has experience in the following:

• Vaccinations including BBV screening, Hepatitis B/C screening
• ECGs
• Alcohol and opiate detoxification
• Health promotion and rehabilitation

The ideal Lead Substance Misuse Nurse will possess the following:

• RGN or RMN qualified nurse with relevant experience
• Demonstrable experience or interest in addictions
• Titration experience is highly desired
• Current and valid registration with the NMC and a legal right to work in the UK

It is not essential to have prior experience in addictions, but candidates must be able to demonstrate a clear interest in this field of nursing and highlight any relevant or transferable skills and experiences that support drug and alcohol recovery services.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Generous salary up to £52,221.35
• Opportunity to work for a highly regarded charity service
• Thorough induction
• Excellent training and development opportunities

If you are a Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with a passion for addictions or looking for a new challenge, click apply or contact Tess at Leaders in Care on for more information.

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