Band 6 Community Mental Health Dual Diagnosis Nurse

About the Role – Band 6 Substance Misuse Dual Diagnosis Nurse (21 hours per week)

Location: Thurrock Community Substance Misuse Service
Hours: Part-Time – 21 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent

We are recruiting a passionate and experienced Band 6 Dual Diagnosis Nurse to join our dynamic community-based substance misuse service in Thurrock. This role is part of our integrated approach to supporting individuals experiencing both substance use and co-occurring mental health issues.

At Forward Trust, we believe in second chances and support individuals in achieving lasting recovery and improved wellbeing. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver a high standard of evidence-based nursing care and specialist interventions to a diverse client group in the community.

This part-time role (21 hours per week) is ideal for a registered nurse (RMN or RGN with relevant experience) who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals affected by addiction and mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Assessment & Care Planning: Undertake detailed biopsychosocial assessments and formulate tailored care plans for individuals with dual diagnosis needs, in line with NICE and clinical guidelines.
• Treatment Delivery: Administer and monitor opioid substitution therapies (e.g., buprenorphine, methadone) and other pharmacological or psychosocial interventions as appropriate.
• Integrated Working: Collaborate closely with internal teams, GPs, mental health services, and local authorities to provide joined-up, trauma-informed care.
• Health Promotion & Recovery Support: Deliver harm reduction advice, relapse prevention strategies, and health education to support sustained recovery.
• Safeguarding & Risk Management: Identify safeguarding concerns and implement appropriate risk management and escalation protocols.
• Clinical Leadership: Act as a role model for best nursing practice, support the development of junior staff, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in line with NMC standards and Forward Trust policies.

This role does not require prison clearance, but an enhanced DBS check will be required prior to appointment.

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
  
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)