We are looking for a passionate and skilled Substance Misuse Nurse to join a leading addictions charity to be based in a hospital in West London working Monday to Friday 9-5. The salary for this role is up to £43,500 plus £4,133.14 Inner London Weighting and other amazing benefits!
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving outcomes for individuals affected by drug and alcohol use. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver specialist clinical interventions within an acute hospital setting, acting as a vital link between hospital services and community-based treatment teams.
About the Substance Misuse Nurse role:
You will be a key liaison between the acute hospital (including A&E) and community substance misuse services, supporting patients whose hospital presentation or admission is related to alcohol or drug use. The role involves advanced clinical assessment, care planning, harm reduction, and discharge coordination.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Delivering clinical interventions to reduce alcohol- and drug-related hospital presentations and admissions
2. Conducting advanced assessments for patients using substances, including withdrawal management
3. Using recognised assessment tools such as COWS and CIWA-AR to support safe and effective ...