Substance Misuse Nurse

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    April 10, 2026
  • Location
  • Expiration date
    July 9, 2026
  • Experience
    1 Year
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Bachelor Degree
  • Industry
    General Healthcare

Job Description

We are seeking a qualified Substance Misuse Nurse to join our team within the CANOL Offender Intervention Service, supporting individuals across South Wales who are engaged with the criminal justice system and experiencing drug and/or alcohol misuse.

Key responsibilities include:

Undertaking comprehensive clinical and psychosocial assessments
Delivering evidence-based substance misuse interventions
Supporting detoxification and recovery programmes where appropriate
Developing and implementing individualised care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Working in partnership with probation services, custodial settings, and healthcare providers
Contributing to improved health outcomes and the reduction of reoffending

This role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative, multi-agency environment, delivering meaningful interventions that support recovery and rehabilitation.

If you are committed to delivering high standards of care and making a measurable difference within vulnerable populations, we welcome your application.
Person Specification

Essential Qualifications
• Registered Nurse (General or Mental Health)
• Current NMC Registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Essential Experience
• Experience working with substance misuse or addictions.
• Experience supporting vulnerable or complex populations.
• Clinical assessment and care planning experience.