Substance Misuse Nurse

Overview

Substance Misuse Nurse

West Sussex Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Network

37.5 Hours per Week | Permanent | NMC Registration Required

Nursing that changes lives.

Some nursing roles treat illness.

This one helps people rebuild their future.

Every day you'll work with people who have often experienced trauma, exclusion and complex health needs. You'll help improve physical health, reduce harm, build confidence and support recovery that lasts.

At Change Grow Live, our nurses don't just deliver clinical interventions—they build trust, advocate for better health and give people the opportunity to change the direction of their lives.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be challenged, supported and inspired every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Why West Sussex?

Across West Sussex, we're transforming the way people access treatment and recovery services.

Working as part of our multidisciplinary Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing Network, you'll collaborate with Recovery Coordinators, Prescribers, Psychosocial Practitioners, GPs, Pharmacists and local healthcare partners to deliver joined-up, person-centred care that genuinely changes lives.

This is an environment where clinical excellence, compassion and innovation go hand in hand.

Where your ideas are welcomed.

Where your professional judgement is valued.

And where your contribution will have a lasting impact on the people and communities we serve.

The Opportunity

As a Substance Misuse Nurse, you'll deliver specialist clinical care that helps people improve both their physical and mental wellbeing while supporting them through every stage of recovery.

You'll carry out comprehensive health assessments, support prescribing and community detoxification, deliver harm reduction interventions and provide expert clinical advice that enables people to achieve safer, healthier and more independent lives.

Every person you support will have a different story.

Every day will bring new challenges.

Every intervention has the potential to change a life.

You'll Thrive Here If You...

Believe every person deserves compassionate, non-judgemental healthcare.

Enjoy building trusted relationships with people from all walks of life.

Want to use your clinical expertise to tackle health inequalities.

Are passionate about improving physical health alongside recovery.

Enjoy working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Want to continue developing your skills and specialist clinical knowledge.

Whether you already have experience within substance misuse or you're looking to move into this specialist field from primary care, community nursing, acute care or mental health, we'll provide the training, clinical supervision and ongoing development to help you succeed.

Where: West Sussex (Base TBC)

Hours: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

You'll use your clinical expertise to assess physical and mental health needs, support prescribing and detoxification pathways, deliver harm reduction interventions and promote long-term health and wellbeing. Working closely with Recovery Coordinators, Prescribers, GPs, Pharmacies and wider health partners, you'll help shape personalised treatment plans, provide health education and ensure every person receives safe, evidence-based care that supports their recovery journey. Alongside direct clinical work, you'll share your knowledge with colleagues, contribute to service improvement and help create a culture where high-quality, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do.

Why Join Change Grow Live?

This isn't just another nursing role.

It's an opportunity to develop specialist clinical expertise, influence the future of addiction healthcare and build a career with one of the UK's leading health and social care charities.

You'll have access to structured clinical development, support for NMC revalidation, opportunities to work alongside experienced clinicians and the chance to make a genuine difference every single day.

What We Offer

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.

Paid Wellness Hour every week.

Wellness Hub and Employee Assistance Programme.

Contributory pension scheme.

Specialist clinical training and continuing professional development.

Support with NMC revalidation.

Career progression across a national organisation.

Employee discounts and benefits.

Refer-a-Friend Scheme.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Our ambition is simple.

To create healthier communities, reduce inequalities and help more people live healthier, safer and more fulfilling lives.

Every conversation matters.

Every intervention counts.

Every nurse makes a difference.

If you're ready to use your clinical skills in a role where you'll see the impact of your work every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

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

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Interview Date

25/8/2026

Closing Date

16/8/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Katherine Wadbrook | katherine.wadbrook@cgl.org.uk

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