Substance Use Nurse - Casual
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We Are With You Substance Use Nurse - Casual
The closing date is 22 November 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a Substance Use Nurse to join our HMP North Sea Camp service on a casual basis.
Our team in HMP North Sea Camp is recruiting for an experienced Substance Use Nurse to join them in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative registered Nurse, passionate about changing peoples lives for the better, wed love to hear from you.
This is a casual role, working sessional hours as and when required. Available shifts will be Monday - Sunday between 07:00 - 09:00 for administering medication. The rate of pay is £20.31 per hour for weekday shifts and £25.37 per hour for weekend shifts.
As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us on our website.
Please use the linked job description to support your application.
The closing date for applications is 22nd November 2026. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants should submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role.
Main duties of the job
As a Substance Use Nurse, you will provide a range of health and wellbeing and harm reduction interventions to service users in accordance with the agreed model of service delivery. You will deliver high standards of nursing care to those affected by substance use and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
You will be an advocate for our patients, working closely with them to identify the physical, psychological, spiritual and social support they need. You will work flexibly providing a high standard of nursing care in a variety of settings, promoting the health and well-being of service users whilst maintaining a safe, caring and therapeutic environment.
Please note that you must have current NMC registration to be considered for this position.
About us
WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£20 to £25 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
oc-1793018919-5JIBE
Job locations
Boston
PE22 0QX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the linked job description and person specification for more information on the role and its responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and post registration clinical experience
- Experience of delivering nursing interventions in a community setting
- Demonstrable experience of comprehensive assessment of need including risk assessments
- Knowledge of safe storage, handling and administration of drugs in particular controlled drugs
- Be able to work constructively with a wide variety of groups and individuals in a range of settings and work roles
- Be able to assess plans, implement and evaluate service user care and act accordingly if untoward changes occurred
- Be able to positive engage service users and treat the with respect and dignity
- Have effective written and communication skills
- Ideally you will have experience of working in a drug and alcohol setting
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and post registration clinical experience
- Experience of delivering nursing interventions in a community setting
- Demonstrable experience of comprehensive assessment of need including risk assessments
- Knowledge of safe storage, handling and administration of drugs in particular controlled drugs
- Be able to work constructively with a wide variety of groups and individuals in a range of settings and work roles
- Be able to assess plans, implement and evaluate service user care and act accordingly if untoward changes occurred
- Be able to positive engage service users and treat the with respect and dignity
- Have effective written and communication skills
- Ideally you will have experience of working in a drug and alcohol setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
We Are With You
Address
Boston
PE22 0QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
We Are With You
Address
Boston
PE22 0QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Manager
Emily Frost
07811056955
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£20 to £25 an hour
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
1 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
oc-1793018919-5JIBE
Job locations
Boston
PE22 0QX
United Kingdom
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