Job summary
At Turning Point we support people with substance use issues across the country. As a nurse in our Slough Service, you'll make a real difference to the lives of those experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol usage. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your nursing career.
Our Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Service START offers support to individuals inSlough, East Berkshire. You will work within a busyservice under the supervision of our Clinical Lead and Operations Manager to improve the wellbeing of a wide range of individuals.
Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Substance Use Nurse you will be involved with supporting opiate substitute treatment, alcohol and opiate detoxifications and promoting the uptake of naloxone. You will also provide support to theteam providing Blood Borne Virus screening and vaccinations and will work closely with mental health, physical health and social care services. You'll also help to create a collaborative approach that links Turning Point ever closer to outside professionals and agencies.
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.
We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- 25 days paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link in the supporting link section to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience £36,582 - £42,042 DOE + £726 OFW
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B0471-25-0021
Job locations
27 Pursers Court
Slough
SL2 5DL
Employer details
Employer name
Turning Point
Address
27 Pursers Court
Slough
SL2 5DL
Employer's website
https://www.turning-point.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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