Substance Misuse Nurse

☞ Mentus Recruitment

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Stroud South West

Category: Health / Medical Care

Industry: Hospitals

Position: Mid-Senior level

Job type: Full-time

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30 Hours Per Week (4 Days)GloucesterSalary:£35,226.32 - £41,099.48(pro-rata)Mentus recruitment are pleased to be partnering with an esteemed health and social care provider. We are recruiting for a Substance Misuse Nurse to work on a permanent basis. The role is based with a charity who support patients with drug, alcohol and other addictions in an outpatient service.The employer is an outstanding charity with a clear vision to improve the lives of its service users andare on a mission to help people change the direction of their lives, to grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.About The Role
  • Undertake physical and mental health assessments for people who access our services whenindicatedby clinical need and ensureappropriate signposting/referral to primary care orappropriate secondaryhealth care services foridentifiedhealthissues
  • Provideeducation, health promotion and screening for blood borne viruses (BBV).ProvideHepatitis B vaccinations whenindicated
  • Contribute to the companies Naloxone Strategy by training staff and service users in the use of Naloxone. Ensuring Naloxone is distributed to service users at everyopportunity
  • Develop therapeutic alliances with people who have substance misuse problems and develop effective partnerships withthem
  • Ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote best practice andevidencedbased practicein accordance withUK Guidelines on Clinical Management, NICE guidance, and clinical protocols and procedures
  • Provideharm reduction advice to injecting service users,providinginformation and equipment and ensure all equipment is disposed of safely
  • Record and input client data and information in order that the serviceoperateswithin contractual, administrative, and financial requirements
About You
  • First level registered nurse with recent relevant post qualification experienceand a current PIN
  • Relevant recent experience of working within drug and alcohol treatment (desirable but not essential)
  • Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions
  • Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports, as necessary
  • Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service andidentifyareas for development
What We Will Give To You
  • £35,226.32 - £41,099.48(pro-rata)
  • 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years service?Capped at 30 days
  • Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee
  • Dedicated and protected professional development time
  • Access to excellent training programmes including theRCNilearning platform
  • A great selectionof benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
  • A friendly and supportive team
  • Training, career development & progression opportunities
  • Protected monthly CPD
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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