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Drug & Alcohol Specialist Nurse

4 months ago


Rochdale, United Kingdom Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for the assessment of patients presenting with issues related to illicit drug use and/or alcohol care needs and development, devising, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients.

The post holder will be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment and management of the client group: drug & alcohol users, this includes those with increasing risk, those who are experiencing harm as well as those who are dependent. They will provide hospital to home detoxification, and also work across the hospital offering advice, treatment, management and discharge outcomes for dependent drinkers and drug users.

They will monitor and improve standards of care through, supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. They will actively contribute to the clinical governance processes within the service. The post holder will support the work of the Trustwide Alcohol Steering Group to improve care and reduce drug & alcohol related harm. .

Main duties of the job

To establish and maintain effective communication with patient/carers and families about complex matters providing a warm welcoming and enabling environment to support therapeutic relationships

Develop specialist knowledge, in area of practise, underpinned by theory

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care and adjust the programmes of care where indicated along with maintaining the health, safety and security of self and others in own work area

Contribute to the development of services

Contribute to quality improvement

Support patients, carers and staffs equality, diversity and rights

Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice

Plan, allocate, assess, deliver interventions and provide feedback to team members

Maintain and support the efficient use of physical and /or financial resources

Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal framework for nursing

Ability to work flexibly and unsocial hours to meet the demands of the service

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care , appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers

This vacancy is open to those who have a current NMC PIN to practice as an Registered Nurse or Midwife in the UK, or those who are currently enrolled on a course which means they expect to receive their full NMC PIN within the next 3 months. Please note an NMC PRN PIN is not a full NMC PIN and would not fulfil the essential criteria for this role.

The NCA can no longer accept applications from International Nurses and Midwives who are yet to complete all competencies needed to receivea full NMC PIN to practice in the UK as we have paused our OSCE programme indefinitely. To learn more about how you can gain a full NMC PIN to be eligible to apply for our vacancies in the future, please see the NMC website:

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Essential & Desirable Criteria

Essential

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2) Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Evidence of experience in delivering training Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge of specialty (Drugs & Alcohol) Experience of delivering Drug & Alcohol related interventions within a clinical setting. IT Skills Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing Be an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy Ability to coordinate your workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care

Desirable

Evidence of mentorship qualification Specialist Practitioner Qualification Experience of the use of clinical systems Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus Ability to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care

Degree / diploma in nursing studies(or equivalent nursing qualification and experience)

Essential

Degree / diploma in nursing studies(or equivalent nursing qualification and experience)