Band 6 Community Mental Health Dual Diagnosis Nurse

Location: Thurrock 

Salary: £26,977 per annum, Plus Benefits

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.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - 

• 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)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://careers.forwardtrust.org.uk/vacancies/209/band-6-community-mental-health-dual-diagnosis-nurse.html

Diversity at Forward Trust

The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with ‘Lived Experience’ of addiction, offending, or homelessness.

When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.

Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work

We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.

If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.

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