Job summary
Role Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic person centred registered nurse to delivery community drug services within the Swansea region. Kaleidoscope PSALT is a GP with Specialist Interest led service for individuals resident in Swansea aged 18 years +. Opiate Substitution medication is dispensed via a community pharmacy model. Excellent communication between primary care, secondary care and pharmacy colleagues will be required. The substance use nurse will assess, review and co-ordinate prescription changes with the support of a multidisciplinary team. They will deliver harm reduction interventions including Blood Borne Virus screening, vaccinations, overdose prevention and sexual health referrals.
That if we create the right places, stability and creativity thrive.
Our values are embedded into our objectives framework and detailed in our organisational Strategy 2022-2027 Achieving Change Together. We demonstrate our commitment to these through the interactions of our staff and volunteers, the services that are delivered, and our commitment to governance and quality assurance.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments Facilitate outreach and community engagement to assess, commence and monitor opiate substitute therapy (OST)
- Provide advice, information, and guidance on the management of substance use to service users engaged with services.
- Deliver subcutaneous injection of buprenorphine (Buvidal).
- Follow Controlled Drug Policies and Procedures.
- Agree treatment plans with service users, and review them regularly
- Undertake drug screening (urine, fingerprint and oral).
- Ensure case notes and other statutory records are up to date and kept in accordance with Kaleidoscope policies and procedures / regional information sharing protocols
- Deliver clinical interventions, including HCV testing, HBV immunisation and naloxone training/administration where appropriate and in partnership with Local Health Board and Public Health Wales colleagues. Liaise with community pharmacies to ensure prescriptions are in place and monitored appropriately.
- Provide advice, support and training to GPs, pharmacists, and other professionals where appropriate.
- Participate in clinical audits and service reviews
- Lead with referrals / liaison with Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) and other community substance use treatment providers on entering and leaving Kaleidoscope services. Actively encourage service user involvement and feedback and ensure views are considered in informing the development of the service.
- Liaise with primary care and sexual health services.
About us
About Kaleidoscope
Since 1968, Kaleidoscope has aimed to create a culture and environment where people feel valued and service users are inspired to reach their own goals
We seek to tackle the stigma that people with drug, alcohol and mental health issues face. We do this through direct campaigning and lobbying for better government policies that support, not punish, our service using community. To deliver a successful service we recognise:
That service users have skills and experiences that bring about change for themselves, their peers and their communities. That developing and investing in our people builds compassionate and pioneering teams.
That if we create the right places, stability and creativity thrive.
Our values are embedded into our objectives framework and detailed in our organisational Strategy 2022-2027 Achieving Change Together. We demonstrate our commitment to these through the interactions of our staff and volunteers, the services that are delivered, and our commitment to governance and quality assurance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments Facilitate outreach and community engagement to assess, commence and monitor opiate substitute therapy (OST)
- Provide advice, information, and guidance on the management of substance use to service users engaged with services.
- Deliver subcutaneous injection of buprenorphine (Buvidal).
- Follow Controlled Drug Policies and Procedures.
- Agree treatment plans with service users, and review them regularly
- Undertake drug screening (urine, fingerprint and oral).
- Ensure case notes and other statutory records are up to date and kept in accordance with Kaleidoscope policies and procedures / regional information sharing protocols
- Deliver clinical interventions, including HCV testing, HBV immunisation and naloxone training/administration where appropriate and in partnership with Local Health Board and Public Health Wales colleagues. Liaise with community pharmacies to ensure prescriptions are in place and monitored appropriately.
- Provide advice, support and training to GPs, pharmacists, and other professionals where appropriate.
- Participate in clinical audits and service reviews
- Lead with referrals / liaison with Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) and other community substance use treatment providers on entering and leaving Kaleidoscope services. Actively encourage service user involvement and feedback and ensure views are considered in informing the development of the service.
- Liaise with primary care and sexual health services.
Professional Development
- Maintain and develop personal expertise and knowledge by reading, networking and further training to develop professional competence and to contribute to the development of competence within the team.
- Help with the induction and orientation of new staff, volunteers, and students.
- Ensure professional development by seeking regular supervision and annual appraisals.
- Effectively manage own time and prioritise workload, maintaining own administration and accurate personal records regarding travel, diary appointments, TOIL, and expenses incurred.
- Be accountable and responsible for own professional practice, operating in line with professional code of conduct and within organisational policy and procedures.
Clinical Governance
- You will deliver services in line with Welsh Government Treatment Frameworks, NICE guidance (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence), and other relevant professional standards and legislation.
- Kaleidoscope staff are expected to follow Operational Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring that the care and treatment provided is safe, undertaken to a high standard and informed by up-to-date, evidence-based practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments Facilitate outreach and community engagement to assess, commence and monitor opiate substitute therapy (OST)
- Provide advice, information, and guidance on the management of substance use to service users engaged with services.
- Deliver subcutaneous injection of buprenorphine (Buvidal).
- Follow Controlled Drug Policies and Procedures.
- Agree treatment plans with service users, and review them regularly
- Undertake drug screening (urine, fingerprint and oral).
- Ensure case notes and other statutory records are up to date and kept in accordance with Kaleidoscope policies and procedures / regional information sharing protocols
- Deliver clinical interventions, including HCV testing, HBV immunisation and naloxone training/administration where appropriate and in partnership with Local Health Board and Public Health Wales colleagues. Liaise with community pharmacies to ensure prescriptions are in place and monitored appropriately.
- Provide advice, support and training to GPs, pharmacists, and other professionals where appropriate.
- Participate in clinical audits and service reviews
- Lead with referrals / liaison with Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) and other community substance use treatment providers on entering and leaving Kaleidoscope services. Actively encourage service user involvement and feedback and ensure views are considered in informing the development of the service.
- Liaise with primary care and sexual health services.
Professional Development
- Maintain and develop personal expertise and knowledge by reading, networking and further training to develop professional competence and to contribute to the development of competence within the team.
- Help with the induction and orientation of new staff, volunteers, and students.
- Ensure professional development by seeking regular supervision and annual appraisals.
- Effectively manage own time and prioritise workload, maintaining own administration and accurate personal records regarding travel, diary appointments, TOIL, and expenses incurred.
- Be accountable and responsible for own professional practice, operating in line with professional code of conduct and within organisational policy and procedures.
Clinical Governance
- You will deliver services in line with Welsh Government Treatment Frameworks, NICE guidance (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence), and other relevant professional standards and legislation.
- Kaleidoscope staff are expected to follow Operational Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring that the care and treatment provided is safe, undertaken to a high standard and informed by up-to-date, evidence-based practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent care co-ordination skills with experience of undertaking comprehensive clinical assessment and care plan review.
- Experience of using electronic case management system (e.g. PARIS / WICCIS / PalBase / Clinical Workstation).
- Training in Blood Borne Virus screening and vaccinations and anaphylaxis
Desirable
- Experience of delivering outreach and community nursing models.
- Experience of developing and maintaining successful partnerships with GPs, treatment agencies and other healthcare providers.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RMN with valid NMC Pin.
- Relevant specialist training / experience in alcohol screening / brief advice / drug treatment services
Desirable
- Independent / supplementary nurse prescribing qualification.
- Phlebotomy qualification / registration
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload remaining calm under pressure.
- Ability to manage professional boundaries, deal with sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality both in and out of the workplace.
- Commitment to demonstrating Kaleidoscopes values.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent care co-ordination skills with experience of undertaking comprehensive clinical assessment and care plan review.
- Experience of using electronic case management system (e.g. PARIS / WICCIS / PalBase / Clinical Workstation).
- Training in Blood Borne Virus screening and vaccinations and anaphylaxis
Desirable
- Experience of delivering outreach and community nursing models.
- Experience of developing and maintaining successful partnerships with GPs, treatment agencies and other healthcare providers.
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN/RMN with valid NMC Pin.
- Relevant specialist training / experience in alcohol screening / brief advice / drug treatment services
Desirable
- Independent / supplementary nurse prescribing qualification.
- Phlebotomy qualification / registration
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own workload remaining calm under pressure.
- Ability to manage professional boundaries, deal with sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality both in and out of the workplace.
- Commitment to demonstrating Kaleidoscopes values.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
