Staff Nurse

3 weeks ago


Birkenhead Merseyside, United Kingdom Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Substance Misuse Service based at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral.

We are looking to recruit 1 x 34 hrs per week permanent Band 5 Substance Misuse Specialist Nurse as part of an expansion to the existing team.

The current team covers 7 days and also provides 2 night shifts per week.

Main duties of the job

Applicants will be expected to be proactive, flexible and enthusiastic in working with individuals with often challenging and complex needs.

The ability to think creatively and innovatively in relation to accessing services to address individual need, (often in the face of stigma and frequent use of services), is crucial. The post-holder will be expected to work autonomously and have to ability to think on their feet.

Although experience in working in alcohol or drugs would be advantageous, it is of less importance than possessing the qualities of compassion, understanding and a non-judgemental approach towards those with substance misuse issues.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as competent and caring staff by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of 337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Substance Misuse Nurse position available at WUTH.

If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have an enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential


  • 1st Level Registered Nurse, RMN or RGN
  • Able to deal with conflict and aggression

Desirable


  • Willing to complete post registration study in a specialist topic related to Substance Misuse
  • Able to support and advise other colleagues within the team

Knowledge and Skills

Essential


  • Competent in all key skills relating to assessment of drug and alcohol patients
  • Evidence of ability to act as a preceptor/mentor to new staff
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge base of drug and alcohol issues
  • Good problem solving abilities
  • Maintain accurate patient records

Desirable


  • Teaching skills, Evidence of involvement in producing teaching packages
  • Knowledge of safeguarding issues particularly in relation to substance misuse
  • Independent assessment and referral to appropriate services

Personal Attributes

Essential


  • Recognises own development needs and able to set personal objectives

Desirable


  • Innovator
  • Enthusiastic
  • Ability to be sensitive and empathic
  • Has identified methods of working effectively under pressure

Other Requirements

Desirable


  • To provide non-judgemental care in the pre-hospital and inpatient environment
  • To understand process of methadone and alcohol pathway and support staff in the use of this tool
  • To provide competent assessment and appropriate referral to community services
  • To have awareness of available services

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Arrowe Park Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Upton

CH49 5PE

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