Apricus Resourcing is working in partnership with a well‑established charity in Oxford to recruit a dedicated Female Detox Nurse (RGN/RMN) to join their clinical team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, recovery‑focused organisation, delivering vital clinical care and helping individuals take positive steps towards a healthier future.
The position is initially offered on a 3‑month contract, with a high likelihood of extension or the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.
This is a Mon‑Fri 9-5 post paying between £27-£28/h umbrella per hour on a 37.5 hour working week.
What you'll be doing:
- Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and developing personalised care plans.
- Supporting clients through detoxification and delivering prescribed medication-assisted treatments.
- Monitoring patients throughout their treatment and recovery journeys.
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external healthcare professionals.
- Providing harm reduction advice, health education and recovery-focused support.
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with clinical standards.
- Identifying safeguarding concerns and proactively managing clinical risks.
What we're looking for:
- Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN.
- Minimum of 1 year's post‑registration experience.
- Previous experience within substance misuse, detoxification or addiction services.
- Strong clinical assessment and medication management skills.
- Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, person-centred approach.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable experience:
- Previous experience working within a detoxification or residential rehabilitation setting.
- Knowledge of substance misuse treatments, withdrawal management and harm reduction.
- Background in mental health, addiction or secure healthcare environments.
Why consider this opportunity?
- Initial 3-month contract with strong potential to extend or become permanent.
- Opportunity to work for a charity making a genuine difference to people's lives.
- Rewarding clinical role within the substance misuse sector.
- Opportunity to develop your experience within specialist addiction services.
This position is restricted to female applicants due to a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, relating to the nature of the duties and the needs of the service users.
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