We’re Hiring – Substance Use Nurse
Location: Middlesbrough
Reference: SCS2059
Job Type: Temporary Agency Assignment
Pay: Up to £22.81 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 10 months, with potential to extend
Service: Recovery Solutions Team
About the Role
Supply Care Solutions is currently recruiting for an experienced Substance Use Nurse to join a growing Recovery Solutions Team in Middlesbrough on a temporary assignment of 10 months, with the possibility of a longer-term extension.
You will provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to service users with substance use needs, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver clinical, pharmacological and psychosocial interventions.
The role will involve supporting and managing a varied caseload, including service users with complex needs, while completing comprehensive assessments, clinical care plans and treatment reviews.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake physical and mental health assessments and make appropriate referrals or signposting to primary or secondary healthcare services
- Deliver clinical procedures and interventions within your level of training and competence
- Support the delivery of pharmacological and psychosocial interventions, including assessment, care planning and treatment reviews
- Manage and support a caseload of service users with varying levels of complexity
- Assess physical dependency and determine safe induction and titration of opiate substitute treatments where required
- Complete detoxification assessments, identifying the need for specialist medical referral and suitability for community detoxification
- Make appropriate referrals to specialist inpatient services and liaise with hospital and inpatient teams
- Support incident trend analysis and service user mortality review processes
- Complete clinical audits and contribute to medicine optimisation and cost-effectiveness
- Maintain effective communication with GPs, healthcare professionals and partner agencies regarding treatment and progress
- Maintain clinical competencies and meet NMC revalidation requirements
- Participate in relevant team meetings and contribute to service development
- Work in accordance with UK clinical guidelines, NICE guidance and local policies and procedures
- Maintain accurate, high-quality clinical records and case notes
- Ensure health and safety standards are maintained
- Uphold NMC nursing standards and administer medication safely in accordance with relevant PGDs
Requirements
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- Current NMC registration
- Relevant nursing qualification and experience
- Experience working with individuals with substance misuse/substance use needs
- Experience completing assessments and developing clinical care plans
- Understanding of pharmacological and psychosocial interventions
- Ability to manage a caseload and work effectively with service users presenting with complex needs
- Strong communication, interpersonal and clinical record-keeping skills
- Commitment to safe, evidence-based and person-centred care
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of relevant clinical guidelines, safeguarding requirements and professional standards
Required Documents
Successful candidates will be required to provide relevant documentation, which may include:
- Proof of NMC registration
- Relevant nursing qualification
- Right to Work documentation
- Relevant employment references
- Enhanced DBS or other required safeguarding checks, where applicable
- Evidence of relevant training and clinical competencies
Why Join Us?
Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited recruitment services across the public sector.
We support healthcare professionals with short-term, long-term and permanent placements across health and social care.
About Supply Care Solutions
Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy, providing accredited recruitment services across the public sector.
We specialise in connecting qualified professionals with a wide range of short-term, long-term and permanent placements across health and social care.
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Substance Use Nurse employer: Supply Care Solutions
Supply Care Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Assistant Managers in Solihull. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside competitive rates and flexible working arrangements. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults while enjoying dedicated consultant support and a collaborative team culture.
