South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Community Addiction Nurse

The closing date is 12 February 2026

Job summary

Addiction Nurses: empowered to make a real difference to people's lives.

We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic, highly motivated nurses to come and join us within an exciting, fast paced environment providing high quality addictions recovery treatment and care to a diverse & complex service user group.

If you are a Band 5 or experienced Band 6 nurse come and join our multi-disciplinary team, develop skills, knowledge and expertise in addiction specific assessments, care planning, treatment and support of people with drug and alcohol issues promoting their health, independence and recovery.

As a Band 5 we would support you in meeting your core competencies and completing our preceptorship programme. As a B6, following completion of your mentorship training, we could support you to become a Non-Medical Prescriber .

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

As a qualified nurse in our busy Richmond and Wandsworth Addictions services (RWCDAS) you will hold a caseload of complex addiction service users, offering keyworking, comprehensive assessments, BBV testing and vaccination in addition to co-ordinating nurse led clinics for buvidal, community alcohol clinics, opiate substitution treatment and health promotion.

About us

RWCDAS work in a consortium partnership with We Are With You, St. Mungos, CDARS and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) with SLaM being the lead agency offering clinical oversight to all our pathways.

RWCDAS provide an evidence based, first-class range of drug and alcohol treatment options to residents of the two Boroughs. Our services are busy and dynamic, with a strong recovery focus. We currently operate a core site in Wandsworth and Richmond plus various satellites including primary care. We in-reach to local hospitals, offer street outreach, and work closely with local stakeholders including social care and mental health. We also have a comprehensive online offer.

We are growing an experienced network of volunteers and peer mentors to support treatment delivery and have a strong history of authentic service user involvement at all levels of our provision.

We champion Freedom to Speak Up locally, as well as actively ensuring an inclusive and anti-racist stance within the workplace and the work we do.

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£37,259 to £55,046 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NUR-7570429-SA-A

Job locations

Wandsworth Drug and Alcohol Service, St Johns Therapy Centre

162 St Johns Road

London

SW11 1SW

Job description

Job responsibilities

In addition to holding a complex caseload of service users who present with substance misuse, mental & physical health needs you will be running nurse led clinics, offering clinical advice to non qualified recovery workers and liaising with other external health and social care stakeholders to ensure the best possible care is offered to our service users.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Nursing Qualification

Desirable

Addictions Specific Training
Experience of working in an addiction specific environment

Experience

Essential

Knowledge and/or understanding of addiction clients, services or treatment
Express detailed interest in working within Addictions
Experience of working in an MDT

Desirable

Sound understanding/ significant experience of working with addictions clients

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients and colleagues
Demonstrate resilience & non judgemental attitude towards challenging clients

Desirable

Previous experience of working successfully in stressful environments

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Nursing Qualification

Desirable

Addictions Specific Training
Experience of working in an addiction specific environment

Experience

Essential

Knowledge and/or understanding of addiction clients, services or treatment
Express detailed interest in working within Addictions
Experience of working in an MDT

Desirable

Sound understanding/ significant experience of working with addictions clients

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients and colleagues
Demonstrate resilience & non judgemental attitude towards challenging clients

Desirable

Previous experience of working successfully in stressful environments

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wandsworth Drug and Alcohol Service, St Johns Therapy Centre

162 St Johns Road

London

SW11 1SW

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wandsworth Drug and Alcohol Service, St Johns Therapy Centre

162 St Johns Road

London

SW11 1SW

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)