Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Substance Misuse Service based at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral.
We are looking to recruit 1 x WTE Fixed term contract for 12 Months Band 5 Substance Misuse Specialist Nurse as part of an expansion to the existing team.
The current team covers 7 days and also provides 2 night shifts per week.
Interview will take place at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and you will be expected to attend face to face.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will be expected to be proactive, flexible and enthusiastic in working with individuals with often challenging and complex needs.
The ability to think creatively and innovatively in relation to accessing services to address individual need, (often in the face of stigma and frequent use of services), is crucial. The post-holder will be expected to work autonomously and have to ability to think on their feet.
Although experience in working in alcohol or drugs would be advantageous, it is of less importance than possessing the qualities of compassion, understanding and a non-judgemental approach towards those with substance misuse issues.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Substance Misuse Nurse position available at WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Substance Misuse Nurse position available at WUTH.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse, RMN or RGN
- Able to deal with conflict and aggression
Desirable
- Willing to complete post registration study in a specialist topic related to Substance Misuse
- Able to support and advise other colleagues within the team
Knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Good local knowledge of current drug and alcohol issues
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competent in all key skills relating to assessment of drug and alcohol patients
- Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
- Demonstrate sound knowledge base of drug and alcohol issues
- Good problem solving abilities
- Maintain accurate patient records
Desirable
- Teaching skills, Evidence of involvement in producing teaching packages
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues particularly in relation to substance misuse
- Independent assessment and referral to appropriate services
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
Desirable
- Innovator
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to be sensitive and empathic
- Has identified methods of working effectively under pressure
Other Requirements
Essential
Desirable
- To provide non-judgemental care in the pre-hospital and inpatient environment
- To understand process of methadone and alcohol pathway and support staff in the use of this tool
- To provide competent assessment and appropriate referral to community services
- To have awareness of available services
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registered Nurse, RMN or RGN
- Able to deal with conflict and aggression
Desirable
- Willing to complete post registration study in a specialist topic related to Substance Misuse
- Able to support and advise other colleagues within the team
Knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Good local knowledge of current drug and alcohol issues
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Competent in all key skills relating to assessment of drug and alcohol patients
- Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
- Demonstrate sound knowledge base of drug and alcohol issues
- Good problem solving abilities
- Maintain accurate patient records
Desirable
- Teaching skills, Evidence of involvement in producing teaching packages
- Knowledge of safeguarding issues particularly in relation to substance misuse
- Independent assessment and referral to appropriate services
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives
Desirable
- Innovator
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to be sensitive and empathic
- Has identified methods of working effectively under pressure
Other Requirements
Essential
Desirable
- To provide non-judgemental care in the pre-hospital and inpatient environment
- To understand process of methadone and alcohol pathway and support staff in the use of this tool
- To provide competent assessment and appropriate referral to community services
- To have awareness of available services
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).
