Substance Misuse Nurse (B5-B6 Development Role)
The closing date is 15 May 2026
We are offering a Band 5/6 development opportunity as a Substance Misuse Nurse working as part of our i-access Community Drug and Alcohol Service in South West Surrey.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be proactive in reducing harm in line with the recovery agenda and advocate for service users in addressing their physical, mental health and social care needs.
We are looking for dynamic nurses who have genuine interest in and empathy for people with a drug and alcohol addiction. The role requires comfort with travelling to and working in a variety of settings, so the use of a car is essential. The post is based at Laurel House, Farnham Road Hospital, Guildford, with an expectation to deliver interventions, satellite clinics and home visits across the surrounding area.
The post involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing 1:1 key work support and group work support for service users using both drugs and alcohol as part of their Recovery Treatment Plan. Experience in strong team working across divisional and organisational boundaries is an advantage.
The successful applicants will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and an understanding of the problems faced by people with substance misuse issues. Experience of working within the substance misuse and/or mental health field is desirable.
Job responsibilities
* Develop strengthening recovery plans with individuals that are comprehensive, person‑centred and individualised based on a clear assessment of the individuals’ needs and circumstances.
* Manage a caseload with some complex service users including Safeguarding Children/Adult, Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol issues, providing 1:1 key working and group work according to the needs of the service.
* Manage a caseload including diary management, record keeping, care planning and risk assessments.
* Engage and manage service users with challenging behaviour.
* Refer to other services where appropriate and work jointily with partnership agencies.
* Liaise with relevant professionals in delivering appropriate interventions including medical reviews, BBV interventions and community‑based recovery support (SMART / Fellowship and i-access group programme).
* Provide clinical care for service users with drug and alcohol dependency issues, including Opiate Substitution Therapy (OST) and Alcohol Treatment Pathways in the community.
* Provide high‑quality substance misuse information, advice, support, liaison, treatment and signposting.
* Work closely with the MDT, service users and supervisors to provide quality 1:1 interventions including assessments, joint assessments, advice, information and support in collaboration with the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC registration or approaching registration.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
Experience
* Working in community mental health or substance misuse settings.
* Experience of facilitating groups.
* Experience of working in substance misuse and/or mental health.
Other Criteria
* Full and valid driving licence.
* Access to a vehicle.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust £33,677 to £50,387 a year, inclusive of 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.
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