Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available to be a part of a forward thinking community substance misuse service.
We are seeking a motivated, committed and enthusiastic Band 6 Nurse to provide clinical alcohol and drug treatment services at Telford Substance Misuse and Recovery Service (Stars).
Our aim is to provide high-quality, planned care to individuals experiencing substance misuse problems in order to improve their health and wellbeing and to support their recovery.
We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive services realising all the benefits a modern national NHS organisation can bring. To do this, we need a well trained and supported workforce and place significant investment in training and development opportunities. We have market-leading opportunities and terms and conditions.
We are proud to have dedicated, passionate and professional staff across our services. We employ a broad spectrum of roles to ensure we meet the needs of those we work with. This includes Doctors, Nurses, Therapists, Allied Health Professionals, Psycho-social Workers, Peer Mentors and Volunteers.
Main duties of the job
The main responsibilities of this role includes the delivery of community alcohol and drug detoxifications and to be the link with our partnership Inpatient detox facility, ensuring positive working relations to ensure our service users receive the appropriate plan of care
You will also take a lead role on the healthcare agenda ensuring service users new into treatment are provided with the healthcare requirements and screening, such as BBV's, Harm reduction advice, Physical Health observations, liaising with the appropriate partnership agencies in line with the Public Health Agenda, whilst embracing and promoting the concept of recovery
You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be proficient in the use of information technology and able to work with minimal supervision.
We work within a multi-disciplinary team approach which requires flexibility, and the ability to both prioritize and adapt according to service need as well as act as a key leader in providing clinical supervision and training.
About us
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 see the Job description and Person Specification for further details. A summary is below:
- To provide a clinical service to alcohol and drug users consistent to their needs including individual treatment and care packages underpinned by a sound evidence base.
- To develop and maintain effective liaison with other agencies including Criminal justice Teams, non statutory services, specialist drug and alcohol services, shared care, community mental health teams, social work teams and local G.P.s.
- To provide tailored treatment interventions including general health assessments and screening, community detoxification, medication titration, stabilisation programmes and relapse prevention plans.
- Quality Control ensure PGDs are up to date and that timely checks are made on equipment such as fridges, medicines etc to check in date. To ensure that equipment is serviced as advised by manufacturers.
- To be able to accommodate those service users who drop in to see the doctor and their key worker and provide them with BBV and health screening.
- To help train and support other nursing and clinical staff (medical staff) in delivering health MOTs specific to substance misuse such as LFT, ECG, physical health assessment, vaccinations, BBV tests, Hep B vaccines, sexual health screening, basic observations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification for further details. A summary is below:
- To provide a clinical service to alcohol and drug users consistent to their needs including individual treatment and care packages underpinned by a sound evidence base.
- To develop and maintain effective liaison with other agencies including Criminal justice Teams, non statutory services, specialist drug and alcohol services, shared care, community mental health teams, social work teams and local G.P.s.
- To provide tailored treatment interventions including general health assessments and screening, community detoxification, medication titration, stabilisation programmes and relapse prevention plans.
- Quality Control ensure PGDs are up to date and that timely checks are made on equipment such as fridges, medicines etc to check in date. To ensure that equipment is serviced as advised by manufacturers.
- To be able to accommodate those service users who drop in to see the doctor and their key worker and provide them with BBV and health screening.
- To help train and support other nursing and clinical staff (medical staff) in delivering health MOTs specific to substance misuse such as LFT, ECG, physical health assessment, vaccinations, BBV tests, Hep B vaccines, sexual health screening, basic observations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMP Qualification or agreement that will work towards achieving this
- A professional Nursing Qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering and leading community detoxifications.
- Experience of managing individuals with substance misuse needs.
- A minimum of two years' experience of working with drug and alcohol users and 3 years as a Qualified Registered Nurse.
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Knowledge of blood borne viruses, sexual health, physical health screening in substance misuse.
- Understanding of medicines prescribed in substance misuse and their side effects and adverse reactions.
Desirable
- Knowledge of criminal justice field.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMP Qualification or agreement that will work towards achieving this
- A professional Nursing Qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering and leading community detoxifications.
- Experience of managing individuals with substance misuse needs.
- A minimum of two years' experience of working with drug and alcohol users and 3 years as a Qualified Registered Nurse.
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Knowledge of blood borne viruses, sexual health, physical health screening in substance misuse.
- Understanding of medicines prescribed in substance misuse and their side effects and adverse reactions.
Desirable
- Knowledge of criminal justice field.
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
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).
