Location: Thurrock
Salary: GBP 22,481 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Are you a compassionate and skilled nurse ready to make a real difference for people struggling with substance dependency? The Forward Trust is seeking a Band 6 Community Substance Misuse Nurse to join our team in Thurrock as a part-time role, 17.5 hours per week, delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care to people experiencing substance dependency. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing and supervising evidence‑based substance misuse interventions. Your role will include triage and assessment, brief interventions, prescribed drug treatment, case management, crisis support, group sessions, and 1:1 work. You will also support access to primary care and mental health services, promoting healthier lifestyles and overall wellbeing.
What You’ll Do
* Provide interventions and support for drug and alcohol users with complex needs.
* Develop, implement, and evaluate recovery‑focused care plans.
* Conduct risk assessments, safeguard adults and children, and maintain accurate clinical records.
* Facilitate group and individual sessions using motivational interviewing and behaviour‑change techniques.
* Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to ensure integrated care and maintain high service standards.
* Participate in ECGs, fibro scans, clinical audits, and health assessment clinics.
Who We’re Looking For
* Registered nurse with active NMC registration and substance misuse or community nursing experience.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to manage caseloads effectively.
* Commitment to evidence‑based care, professional standards, and continuous development.
Benefits
* Flexible working
* Training and development opportunities
* Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
* Season Ticket Loan Scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Crisis Loan Scheme
* Electric Car Scheme
* 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata for part‑time employees)
* Access to Blue Light Card
* 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 of service and up to 9% thereafter
* Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
* Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
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