We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Community Nurse to join our Substance Misuse Team, specialising in drugs and alcohol. This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday, offering a competitive hourly rate of £25.75 (umbrella). If you're passionate about supporting individuals with substance misuse issues and are ready to make a real difference in their recovery journey, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert nursing care to individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse within the community.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including physical and mental health reviews, for clients with complex needs.
- Develop and deliver tailored care plans, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, that focus on harm reduction, detoxification, and long-term recovery.
- Administer medications, including substitute prescribing (e.g., methadone), and monitor withdrawal symptoms.
- Offer advice and support on safer drug use, health promotion, and overdose prevention.
- Liaise with GPs, social services, housing, and other external partners to provide a holistic approach to client care.
Requirements:
- NMC registered nurse (Adult/Mental Health) with experience at Band 6 level.
- Proven background in substance misuse, particularly with drugs and alcohol.
- Strong knowledge of harm reduction strategies and treatment options for substance misuse.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for community visits.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rate of £25.75 per hour (umbrella).
- Monday to Friday schedule (no nights or weekends).
- Opportunity to work with a supportive and experienced team.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.