Job summary
Are you committed to making a positive change and empowering service users to achieve a better quality of life?
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and caring individual to join our team working jointly between Inclusion Recovery Hampshire and Catch 22, drug and alcohol treatment and support services for adults and young people.'
Inclusion Recovery Hampshire and Catch 22 are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse to join our dynamic team. As a leading community drug and alcohol service provider, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to individuals dealing with substance use issues.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you would provide high quality clinical interventions including health and wellbeing interventions, blood borne virus screenings and vaccinations, and would support the development of pathways into primary and secondary care for individuals with health related issues associated with their substance use.
Why Join us?
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals dealing with substance use issues.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment that values professional development and growth.
- Contact us to discuss the benefits package offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Main duties of the job
As a Nurse within Inclusion Recovery Hampshire and Catch 22, you'll be an essential part of our holistic care approach, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
We prioritise your growth, offering ongoing training, workshops, and tailored professional development programs. This supportive environment fosters continuous learning in substance use treatment and holistic care approaches, empowering your professional advancement while delivering impactful support to our service users.
You will be employed by Inclusion, part of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and will work collaboratively with our partner Catch 22 in providing health and wellbeing interventions to both adults and young people using drugs and alcohol in Hampshire
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:
- Collaborate closely with doctors, nurses, recovery workers, managers, and allied health colleagues to ensure a multidisciplinary approach and facilitate safe and positive outcomes for service users.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of service users to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Offer health and wellbeing interventions, providing guidance and support tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitate BBV screening and vaccinations, contributing to the overall health improvement of service users.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records of assessments, interventions, and treatment plans.
- Contribute to the review of serious incident investigations, providing expertise and insights to enhance learning and improve practice.
- Participate as a valuable member of the detox panel, considering referrals made and establishing appropriate treatment plans.
We value diversity and understand the importance of work-life balance. We are open to considering part-time, job share, and flexible locations for this role, given the availability of multiple positions across our Hampshire sites. Recognising the potential benefits it brings in fostering a flexible and accommodating work environment, we welcome discussions during the application process regarding part-time or job share possibilities, as well as adjustments to working hours or patterns to suit individual circumstances
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:
- Collaborate closely with doctors, nurses, recovery workers, managers, and allied health colleagues to ensure a multidisciplinary approach and facilitate safe and positive outcomes for service users.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of service users to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Offer health and wellbeing interventions, providing guidance and support tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitate BBV screening and vaccinations, contributing to the overall health improvement of service users.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records of assessments, interventions, and treatment plans.
- Contribute to the review of serious incident investigations, providing expertise and insights to enhance learning and improve practice.
- Participate as a valuable member of the detox panel, considering referrals made and establishing appropriate treatment plans.
We value diversity and understand the importance of work-life balance. We are open to considering part-time, job share, and flexible locations for this role, given the availability of multiple positions across our Hampshire sites. Recognising the potential benefits it brings in fostering a flexible and accommodating work environment, we welcome discussions during the application process regarding part-time or job share possibilities, as well as adjustments to working hours or patterns to suit individual circumstances
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within drug and alcohol field/addiction treatment
- Experience of working with adults and young people
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Interest in tackling complex or challenging cases
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within drug and alcohol field/addiction treatment
- Experience of working with adults and young people
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Interest in tackling complex or challenging cases
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Inclusion
Address
Inclusion Fareham (other bases also available)
Avalon Centre, Fareham Health Centre
Civic Way, Fareham
PO16 7ER
Employer's website
https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
