Substance Misuse Nurse


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£35 to £42 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stevenage, SG1 2LX
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week)Dates: ASAP 5 months (Temporary Contract, will be reviewed after 5 months)Pay Rate: £35/hr PAYE or £42 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 in a prison or community settings.Strong communication and teamwork skills

**Please note we do not offer sponsorships**

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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