Substance Misuse Nurse

Substance Misuse Nurse – Maternity Cover

Do you want to work for a charity that believes in people? Do you want to be involved in something that changes lives? As part of the Change Grow Live team, you’ll help people get to where they want to be – this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives.

Our nurses offer specialist clinical interventions, including comprehensive health screens, alcohol assessments, vaccinations, ECGs, wound care and community alcohol detoxes, to service users across Norfolk. You'll work with highly skilled colleagues across the county to support and engage people in drug and alcohol treatment services. No two days will be the same, and we’re looking for nurses who have a range of skills and expertise, but who also believe in being open, compassionate and bold in everything they do.

Norwich

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week. For part‑time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Fixed Term until 31st July 2027

• Undertaking physical and mental health assessments for people who access our services when appropriate.
• Appropriate sign posting/referral to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.
• Providing education, health promotion and screening for blood borne viruses (BBV).
• Providing Hepatitis B vaccinations when indicated.
• Contributing to CGL’s Naloxone Strategy.
• Ensuring that procedures are regularly reviewed to promote best practice and evidence‑based practice in accordance with UK Guidelines on Clinical Management, NICE guidance, and CGL clinical protocols and procedures.
• Providing harm reduction advice to injecting service users, providing information and equipment and ensuring all equipment is disposed of safely.
• Recording and inputting client data and information.

• We hold regular national nurse and HCA forums, and you will have regular appraisals.
• We actively support our nurses with revalidation with protected continuing professional development time, which totals up to 6 days per year.
• We also have a wide range of educational opportunities including free access to the RCNi learning platform and we will reimburse your NMC fee.
• We offer the opportunity to use the government‑backed Apprenticeship Levy fund to develop nursing practice in line with your role.
• All our team members are encouraged to take a wellbeing hour every week and access personal wellbeing resources.
• Our nursing pay is competitive with the NHS Agenda for Change pay bands.

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you’ll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week, plus access to our Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Program.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Free eye test vouchers.
• Extensive training, career development, and progression opportunities.
• Cycle to Work and generous Refer a Friend Scheme.

As part of our commitment to patient safety and professional standards, all nurses are required to wear the designated company uniform while on duty. This ensures a consistent, hygienic, and professional appearance in line with our healthcare protocols.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

CGL points 33 to 39 (£38,114.53 – £44,469.24)

N/A – Outside London Weighting Area