Registered Nurse Mental Health - Band 6 in Essex, Grays

Job Description Band 6 Dual Diagnosis Nurse Salary: £26,977 per annum (Please note that this is a part-time position, working 21 hours per week. Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Dual Diagnosis Nurse to join our team, supporting individuals with co-occurring substance misuse and mental health needs. This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse who is passionate about delivering person-centred care and improving outcomes for people facing complex challenges. You will play a key role in providing clinical assessment, care planning, risk management, and evidence-based interventions, helping individuals to achieve recovery and improve their overall wellbeing. Working within a multidisciplinary team and alongside a range of health, social care, and community partners, you will support service users through their recovery journey, ensuring they have access to integrated, holistic, and responsive care. As a Dual Diagnosis Nurse, you will: Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments for individuals with co-existing substance misuse and mental health conditions. Develop, implement, and review personalised care and risk management plans. Support individuals through community and inpatient detoxification pathways. Monitor and respond to changes in mental health, escalating concerns when required. Build strong partnerships with Community Mental Health Teams, GPs, housing providers, social care services, criminal justice agencies, and voluntary sector organisations. Advocate for service users to access appropriate mental health and recovery support. Promote recovery, resilience, social inclusion, and improved quality of life. Contribute to service development, audits, quality improvement initiatives, and staff training. You are a skilled and compassionate registered nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality, recovery-focused care. You have experience working with individuals affected by substance misuse, mental health difficulties, or both, and understand the importance of building trusting therapeutic relationships. You are passionate about reducing health inequalities, supporting recovery, and helping people achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. Registered Nurse (RMN, RGN, or RNLD) with current NMC registration. Experience working within substance misuse services, mental health services, or both. Strong understanding of dual diagnosis and recovery-oriented approaches. Experience undertaking clinical assessments, care planning, and risk management. Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based, and values-driven care. Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and risk management practices. Training in Motivational Interviewing, CBT-informed approaches, or Trauma-Informed Care. Experience working within community, outreach, or integrated care settings. Knowledge of local health, social care, and recovery pathways. We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Flexible working ~ Training and development opportunities ~ Season Ticket Loan Scheme ~ Cycle to work scheme ~ Crisis Loan Scheme ~ Electric Car Scheme ~3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) ~ 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays ~ Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter ~ If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.