Job summary
New Beginnings is a specialist in-patient detoxification unit for drug and alcohol service users combined with a structured day programme (SDP) accessible to service users undergoing medicated detoxification. The staff on the detoxification unit work as part of an integrated team with the structured day programme staff to offer a comprehensive and seamless programme to service users.
He/she will nurse inpatients with a low to high degree of complexity whilst they are undergoing detoxification on the unit under the supervision of the Ward Manager and Deputy Ward Manager, Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Speciality Doctor/Consultant as appropriate.
To link service users with the structured day programme so that they can access a range of group work and recovery support interventions such as access to support with education, training, employment, debt management, housing, sports and diversionary activities and other wrap around services, building strong links with other statutory and non-statutory organisations to increase physical and economic capital for service users.
Main duties of the job
To conduct risk/needs assessment and develop and implement risk management plans in line with policy and procedure.
To use agreed and established outcome monitoring tools and any other relevant quality measures.
To undertake physical health checks and the management of symptoms through appropriate care planning.
To counsel individuals about their drug and alcohol use using motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and other evidence based interventions.
Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary and promote carers assessments as required.
To undertake/facilitate the collection of specimens for analysis
To use clinical judgment in assessing patients for withdrawals and administer PRN medication or symptomatic relief as required.
To complete all relevant physical health risk assessments on admission and discharge and throughout the patient's admission.
To Laise with patients' key workers at referring service to ensure smooth discharge is planned.
To carry out relevant checks and audits including controlled drugs check, daily grab bag check and temperature monitoring.
To undertake general health assessments of service users at the start of treatment and at agreed intervals throughout treatment.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are dedicated to the development of our our people and hold a learning half day every month for our colleagues.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - must hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Desirable
- NMC approved mentor and assessing course.
- Evidence of learning beyond registration.
Experience
Essential
- Experience with people who have experienced drug and/or alcohol problem
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced common mental health problems
- Experience of undertaking risk assessments and risk management
Desirable
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of managing a caseload within the community
- Experience of working with patient information systems
Skills
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Ability to reflect on and develop practice.
- IT literate: competent in the use of Microsoft office applications including Word and outlook
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate learning through presentations and activities in a group work setting.
- Ability to contribute to the development and practice of others, supporting and positively
- challenging their practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the effects of problematic drug and alcohol use on the individual, the family and the wider community.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- An understanding of harm minimisation and health promotion in the context of problematic drug and alcohol use
- Knowledge of treatment and interventions used in the treatment of problematic drug and alcohol use.
- Good understanding of safeguarding principles and application in practice.
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of the importance of social capital and the impact it can have on mental health and problematic drug and alcohol use.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse - must hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Desirable
- NMC approved mentor and assessing course.
- Evidence of learning beyond registration.
Experience
Essential
- Experience with people who have experienced drug and/or alcohol problem
- Evidence of working with people who have experienced common mental health problems
- Experience of undertaking risk assessments and risk management
Desirable
- Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
- Experience of managing a caseload within the community
- Experience of working with patient information systems
Skills
Essential
- Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
- Ability to reflect on and develop practice.
- IT literate: competent in the use of Microsoft office applications including Word and outlook
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills
Desirable
- Ability to facilitate learning through presentations and activities in a group work setting.
- Ability to contribute to the development and practice of others, supporting and positively
- challenging their practice.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the effects of problematic drug and alcohol use on the individual, the family and the wider community.
- Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
- An understanding of harm minimisation and health promotion in the context of problematic drug and alcohol use
- Knowledge of treatment and interventions used in the treatment of problematic drug and alcohol use.
- Good understanding of safeguarding principles and application in practice.
Desirable
- Demonstrates knowledge of the importance of social capital and the impact it can have on mental health and problematic drug and alcohol use.
- Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
