Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join Frameworks
substance misuse inpatient unit. We are looking to appoint an appropriately
qualified and skilled person to take on the role of Staff Nurse within the
multidisciplinary team.
The Level is a specialist inpatient facility providing
service users from across the UK access to treatment for detoxification /
stabilisation from alcohol and/or illicit substances. The Level is a nurse led
service, overseen by our Consultant in Addictions Psychiatry.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Staff Nurse incorporates taking charge of a shift, assessment prior to admission, liaising with referrers and other specialist external agencies, designing plans of care specific to service user need, dispensing medication including controlled drugs, in addition to monitoring, reviewing and evaluating treatment plans which include recovery focussed groups and 1to1 interventions.
This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to join a well-established MDT and to take an active role in the continued development and promotion of the service. This position offers applicants the opportunity to develop a unique specialism, with development and training opportunities available. The Level is able to offer preceptorships for newly qualified nurses. The substance misuse sector is the perfect platform to further enhance your physical and mental health knowledge and skills.
If you are interested, please contact adam.sutcliffe@frameworkha.org for further information.
To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement.
You can also visit The Level website for more information about the service.
About us
What we offer
- Life Assurance
- Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA)
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits
- Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services
- Health Cash Plan
Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.
98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.
Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person spec for an outline of the role as well as any further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person spec for an outline of the role as well as any further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental health or general nurse. RGN, RMN
- Current NMC registration & PIN number
- Has an understanding of wider issues affecting substance misusers e.g. homelessness, Mental Health issues
- Strong IT skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of Safeguarding adults
Desirable
- Evidence of formal on-going professional development
- Has knowledge of the health implications associated with problematic substance misuse
- Has knowledge of the National Drug and Alcohol Strategies
Experience
Essential
- Has experience of assessing service user needs and risks
- Has experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working with those who misuse substances
Other skills/abilities
Essential
- Ability to undertake mandatory training as required
Interpersonal skills/abilities
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate appropriate empathy and compassion
- Excellent communication skills written, verbal and Electronic
- Has the ability to establish, plan, coordinate, facilitate and review care & support plans
Working requirements
Essential
- Required to work shifts including nights and weekends
- Is competent in basic IT skills including word, outlook and emails
Equality and diversity
Essential
- Embraces and celebrates diversity
- Promotes and champions equality
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental health or general nurse. RGN, RMN
- Current NMC registration & PIN number
- Has an understanding of wider issues affecting substance misusers e.g. homelessness, Mental Health issues
- Strong IT skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of Safeguarding adults
Desirable
- Evidence of formal on-going professional development
- Has knowledge of the health implications associated with problematic substance misuse
- Has knowledge of the National Drug and Alcohol Strategies
Experience
Essential
- Has experience of assessing service user needs and risks
- Has experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working with those who misuse substances
Other skills/abilities
Essential
- Ability to undertake mandatory training as required
Interpersonal skills/abilities
Essential
- Is able to demonstrate appropriate empathy and compassion
- Excellent communication skills written, verbal and Electronic
- Has the ability to establish, plan, coordinate, facilitate and review care & support plans
Working requirements
Essential
- Required to work shifts including nights and weekends
- Is competent in basic IT skills including word, outlook and emails
Equality and diversity
Essential
- Embraces and celebrates diversity
- Promotes and champions equality
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).
