Job summary
Are you looking for a nursing post that makes a real difference to people's lives?
We have an exciting opportunity to be part of a brand-new inpatient detox unit in Fareham, Hampshire.
We are looking for a dynamic, compassionate, and experienced nurse to join our forward-thinking team. If you are passionate about providing good quality care within a rewarding environment and supportive organisation, then this is the job for you!
Our new inpatient unit provides residential care and life-saving interventions to those with addictions. This is often a last hope for vulnerable members of our society to break free from their alcohol and drug use.
We provide safe and effective detoxification and stabilisation for individuals with alcohol and drug use disorders.
Inclusion, as part of a large NHS Foundation Trust have partnered with Two Saints - a housing association and well-respected local provider - and 20 Local Authority areas to bring this high-quality specialised care and treatment to the area.
If this sounds like the job for you then please keep reading
- You will be a qualified RGN/RMN, with a flexible approach and want to work in a team that encourages new ideas and feedback.
- You will be experienced in working with individuals requiring alcohol and drug detoxification/stabilisation
- You will share our values, be committed to providing high quality care and developing your own skills.
- You will value working within a team with a variety of professions, work and lived experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and assist the Clinical Manager in the provision of clinical leadership and be a clinical role model to the team. They will act on behalf of and deputise as directed by the manager in their absence and provide quality evidence based nursing advice, support and care for patients with substance misuse needs and their carers within a multidisciplinary setting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Ensuring the effective management of a ward in the absence of the Clinical Manager with day-to-day responsibility of managing the shift, and bed management.
- Delivery of a high standard of patient care on a daily basis and providing clinical and managerial leadership and teaching to nursing and support staff.
- Assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients who suffer from alcohol and drug dependency.
About us
For information about the Dame Carol Detox Service please click on the following link: https://www.inclusion.org/ipu-referrals/ Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support.Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information. A summary is below:
- Undertake assessments of individuals with complex physical/mental health presentations, including those patients presenting with higher levels of risk.
- Develop in collaboration with the patient their care plan and their recovery plan.
- Offer specialist nursing assessment and advice where required.
- Take the lead in delivering therapeutic group work programmes as required.
- Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.
- Assess and manage ongoing risks as identified during assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with patients and carers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information. A summary is below:
- Undertake assessments of individuals with complex physical/mental health presentations, including those patients presenting with higher levels of risk.
- Develop in collaboration with the patient their care plan and their recovery plan.
- Offer specialist nursing assessment and advice where required.
- Take the lead in delivering therapeutic group work programmes as required.
- Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.
- Assess and manage ongoing risks as identified during assessment, ensuring that this is done in collaboration with patients and carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC
- Post-registration experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level
- Mentorship Course
Desirable
- Clinical Supervision Training
- Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Quality Improvement Methodology Training, e.g. LEAN
- Recognised Management or Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post qualification experience at Band 5 working in a mental health/specialist inpatient setting or community substance misuse setting
- Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating specialist programmes of care and risk management plans.
- Evidence of successful mentoring and/or supervision of junior members of staff including students.
- Evidence of improving service delivery in line with evidence based practice.
- Demonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Tier 4 setting.
- Experience of managing a team of staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC
- Post-registration experience and/or evidence of formal courses and training at post graduate diploma level
- Mentorship Course
Desirable
- Clinical Supervision Training
- Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification
- Quality Improvement Methodology Training, e.g. LEAN
- Recognised Management or Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable post qualification experience at Band 5 working in a mental health/specialist inpatient setting or community substance misuse setting
- Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating specialist programmes of care and risk management plans.
- Evidence of successful mentoring and/or supervision of junior members of staff including students.
- Evidence of improving service delivery in line with evidence based practice.
- Demonstrable experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a Tier 4 setting.
- Experience of managing a team of staff.
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).
