Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 month ago


Hounslow, Greater London, United Kingdom NHS Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Addiction Recovery Community team at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide specialist addiction nursing support to patients with substance use needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess and manage the psychological, emotional, social, and rehabilitative needs of patients, developing systematic plans for care and evaluation of treatment plans.
  • Use agreed and established Treatment Outcome Monitoring Tools (TOP) and other relevant quality measures to inform care.
  • Contribute to the development, provision, and review of care plans, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.
  • Counsel individuals about their substance use and related behaviors, using motivational interviewing, relapse management, and other evidence-based interventions.
  • Provide clinical advice and support to colleagues within the healthcare setting and other agencies concerned with substance misuse.
  • Ensure the safe and effective storage and administration of drugs, exercising responsibility for the custody and maintenance of statutory records.
  • Undertake dry blood spot testing for BBV and urinalysis when required, and screen clients at risk of, or affected by, blood-borne diseases.
  • Provide education and promote Hepatitis B vaccination for clients at risk of contracting the virus, and administer Hepatitis B vaccination in accordance with CNWL Medicine Policies and Protocols.
  • Collaborate with statutory, non-statutory teams, GPs, Primary Care Services, Virology, Chemical Pathology, and Liver/Gastroenterology Departments to provide expert care without direct medical supervision.
Requirements
  • Experience of working with dual diagnosis clients and those experiencing mental health issues.
  • Experience in risk management and care planning.
  • Experience of providing counseling interventions.
  • Knowledge of different treatment models and pathways in substance misuse.
  • Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills.
  • An understanding of safeguarding issues in relation to adults and children.
  • Good verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work within a harm minimization model.
  • Motivational interviewing skills/relapse management skills.
  • Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach.
  • IT literate.
  • Knowledge of prescribing issues in a drug service.
  • Non-judgmental.
  • Able to engage in frank discussions with clients about intimate and sexual topics.
  • Committed to multidisciplinary team work.
What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work environment. If you are a motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.



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