Job Title: Substance Misuse Nurse
Specialism: Substance Misuse Nursing
Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, UK
Salary: £33 per hour Umbrella
Type: Locum, 4 days per week, 30 hours per week, 3-month block booking
Are you an experienced and skilled Substance Misuse Nurse ready to make a substantial impact in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire? We are offering an exciting opportunity for a professional to engage in a 3-month block booking, working 4 days a week (30 hours per week) with a rewarding pay rate of £33 per hour on an umbrella basis. Immediate start available for the right candidate with prior experience in drug and alcohol interventions.
Perks and benefits
- Locum flexibility: Flexibility is at your fingertips. Enjoy a role that offers the chance to work on your schedule, maintaining a perfect balance between work and personal life while gaining exposure to diverse professional settings.
- Competitive hourly pay: Earn a highly competitive rate of £33 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
- Professional development: This role offers a rich environment for learning and progression, perfect for enhancing your skills and expanding your professional network.
- Vibrant location: Work in the charming town of Leamington Spa, known for its stunning Regency architecture, vibrant community, and great quality of life.
What you will do
- Conduct comprehensive physical and mental health assessments for service users to identify the necessary support and interventions required.
- Engage with individuals undergoing alcohol detoxification, performing assessments in line with relevant policies to ensure safe and effective treatment.
- Contribute to the titration process for opiate service users, ensuring communication with community pharmacists and maintaining optimal treatment levels.
- Offer health promotion and blood-borne virus screening, along with providing vaccinations such as Hepatitis B where indicated.
- Support and manage community-based alcohol and opiate detoxifications, whether within the service or at users’ homes.
- Perform phlebotomy and utilise blood results to assess health status and determine the need for specialist referrals.
- Train colleagues and service users in the use of Naloxone as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce harm and promote safe use.
- Provide basic wound care, signposting users to additional services while ensuring clear treatment pathways are available.
- Maintain excellent communication with all healthcare partners, ensuring seamless delivery of treatments and updates on patients’ progress.
Leamington Spa is not only a fantastic place to work but also a delightful town to call home. With its beautiful parks like Jephson Gardens, bustling high streets full of shops and cafés, and a thriving arts and cultural scene, the town offers a vibrant lifestyle. Come join us in Leamington Spa, where professional satisfaction meets quality living.
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Substance Misuse Nurse in Royal Leamington Spa employer: Sanctuary Personnel Ltd
Sanctuary Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With flexible hybrid working arrangements in vibrant Haringey, employees benefit from a collaborative environment, comprehensive training, and opportunities for growth within the social care sector, making it an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of young adults.
