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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 developmentCandidate Requirements
NMC registration as a Registered Nurse
Experience working within substance misuse services
Ability to undertake community detoxifications and phlebotomy proceduresHow to Apply Interested candidates should send their CV to (url removed) or call us at (phone number removed) 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
£35/hour