Job Description

Position:

Registered Nurse - Addiction/Rehabilitation

Location:

Oasis Recovery Communities, Bradford

Salary:

32,000 - 34,000 per annum

Shifts: 12.5 hours on a rotating shift pattern which involves days and nights.

Week 1: Mon Tues, Sat Sun

Week 2: Weds Thurs Friday

Join the UK's Leading Provider of Alcohol & Drug Rehab Services, where we pride ourselves on offering world-class treatment in welcoming and affordable facilities across the country.

Job Summary

Are you a Registered Nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity to work in our medically assisted treatment center where you can dedicate time to delivering high-quality care? Would you prefer a manageable caseload, offering you the chance to truly focus on your patients?


Enjoy a flexible work schedule of 2 days, 2 nights, followed by 5 days off without any impact on your salary!


Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Career Progression:

Amazing growth opportunities within UKAT

Training & Development:

Free access to ongoing training and development

Birthday Off!

Pension Scheme:

Secure your future with our company pension plan

Free On-site Parking

Wellness Programme:

24/7 free counselling support via BUPA

Blue Light Card:

Enjoy thousands of retail discounts

Employee of the Month:

Earn up to 100 in monthly vouchers

Small Client Caseload:

Maximum of 18 clients

Our Core Values:

At the heart of everything we do are our four core values:

Understanding

- listening, empathising, and responding to individual needs.

Kindness

- treating everyone with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Accountability

- taking responsibility for our actions and maintaining high standards.

Teamwork

- working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Practice in full accordance with

NMC guidelines

and the

NMC Code of Conduct

, ensuring safe, ethical, and evidence-based care at all times Support the

Centre Manager

and

Lead Nurse

in developing, implementing, and reviewing clinical action plans. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver

holistic, person-centred recovery and detoxification programmes

. Conduct comprehensive client assessments, including

triage, risk assessments

, and structured withdrawal monitoring using tools such as

COWS

and

CIWA-Ar

. Administer and manage prescribed medications, including

Librium

, in line with clinical protocols, monitoring effectiveness and escalating concerns appropriately. Provide direct clinical care and develop, implement, and review individualised treatment and detox plans. Act as a

first responder

to clinical and medical emergencies, following escalation and emergency procedures. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation, including

case notes, MAR charts, and statutory records

. Participate in

clinical audits, service reviews, and service-user feedback

to support continuous improvement. Support nurse inductions and provide supervision, guidance, and mentorship to newly appointed staff. Supervise junior staff and volunteers as required, promoting safe practice and professional development. Ensure high standards are maintained across the clinical environment, including accommodation, cleanliness, catering, and maintenance

What We're Looking For:

Registered Nurse (RGN / RMN) with

current NMC registration

. Experience in

detoxification, substance misuse, mental health, or acute clinical settings

. Strong working knowledge of

withdrawal management tools

(e.g.

COWS, CIWA-Ar

) and detox medications such as

Librium

. Confident in

risk assessment, triage, and emergency response

. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively as part of a

multidisciplinary team

. Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accurate clinical record-keeping.

Desirable:

Previous experience in

addiction or residential rehabilitation services

. Experience supporting or supervising junior staff. Knowledge of clinical audit processes and quality improvement frameworks. Experience contributing to service development or action planning.

The Recruitment Process:

You will have an initial phone conversation with the talent acquisition specialist, which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site or via video conference. (please note that if you have a video interview, you will be required to visit the centre at a later date for a tour.) Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.

We are proud to be a

Disability Confident

employer, committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible to all