Substance Misuse Practitioner | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Posting date:	16 March 2026
Salary:	Not specified
Additional salary information:	£31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	15 April 2026
Location:	Manchester, M13 0FH
Company:	Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	7812361/349-MRI-7812361

Summary

Working within the Sexual Health setting with medical, allied health professional and nursing staff, alongside the current Substance Misuse Practitioner to provide holistic care to service users around ChemSex. The post holder will support service users from the point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey; provide screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral; reduce drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community; work in partnership with the voluntary sector around recovery and ongoing support.

Work as a part of a team to oversee assigned groups of service users, providing: screening; asset mapping; comprehensive assessments; recovery planning (using motivational interviewing techniques) and review of care.

Co-ordinate and deliver a tailor-made package of care

Carry out comprehensive service user assessments, including asset mapping of community resources and develop individual recovery plans that clearly identify how achieving each goal will enable progression in addressing substance use, sexual health and re-integrating into the community.

Support interventions focused on behaviour change, motivation, confidence and building strengths.

Ensure resources for interventions are available and stocks maintained.

Work in partnership with colleagues and other services to ensure the wider needs of clients are addressed including health, mental health, SARC etc.

Ensure the timely and accurate collection, recording and reporting of specific data and discussion with the MDT.

Carry out risk assessment and management.

Triage assessment and onward referral to a range of treatment/community support agencies.
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.   


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This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026

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