Substance Misuse Nurse

We are urgently looking for an experienced Locum Substance Misuse/Detox Nurse to join our client's team in Swindon. If you are interested, please read the details below: Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week) Dates: ASAP 3 months (Temporary Contract will be reviewed after 3 months) Pay Rate: depending on the experience, between 29 to 35/hr (PAYE) Your new role Undertake physical and mental health assessments for service users and ensure appropriate sign posting/referral to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.To undertake Nurse Alcohol Assessments and determine safe detoxificationAssist in the titration process for opiate service users.To provide screening for BBV, through dry blood spot testing.To provide Hepatitis B vaccinations when needed.Offer wound care assessment and basic wound dressing to service users. Essential Qualifications and ExperienceCurrent NMC registrationPrevious experience in a similar role at a Drug Treatment service, Forensic, Prison or other similar backgroundStrong 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. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-11-15