Substance Misuse Nurse


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£32 - £38
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Crawley, RH10 8GN
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	14 Jul 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Summary

We are urgently looking for an experienced Locum Substance Misuse to join our client's team in Crawley, Sussex.

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week)Dates: ASAP 2 months (Temporary Contract, will be reviewed after 2 months)Pay Rate: £32/hr PAYE or £38 umbrella (strictly no limited companies)

Your new role

Undertake physical and mental health assessments and sign post/refer to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.To undertake Nurse Alcohol Assessments and determine safe detoxification.Assist in the titration process for opiate service users.To provide screening for BBV, through dry blood spot testing.If trained - provide Hepatitis B vaccinations, undertake phlebotomy.Contribute to Naloxone StrategyOffer wound care assessment and basic wound dressing to service users.Utilise psychosocial intervention, including Integrated Test and Evaluation Plans, in both one-to-one and group settings.

Essential Qualifications and ExperienceCurrent NMC registrationPrevious solid experience working as a substance misuse nurse, including alcohol assessments, blood tests, and administering vaccinations.Strong communication and teamwork skills

**Please note we do not offer sponsorships**

What you'll get in return Weekly paymentsHelp with revalidationFree CPD coursesHoliday payFree DBS check

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. To find out more about this job please contact Agne on 0788 418 6023.

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