Cluster Lead Nurse

2 weeks ago


Maidstone, United Kingdom Change Grow Live Full time

Job summary

Change Grow Liveare a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our core values areBe open, be compassionate and be boldand our teams apply these daily, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

OurNursesplay an integral part inChange Grow Livesmission to help people change the direction of their lives, to grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you would offer specialist clinical interventions to people who use our services. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and passionateClusterLead Nurseto join our West Kent service to help shape our vision in how we provide clinical services to individuals whose lives have been affected by drugs and alcohol.

We are seeking a caring and compassionate Cluster Lead Nurse who can provide clinical leadership and clear direction for the nursing team and to promote development and delivery of clinical health and wellbeing interventions that adhere to best practice guidelines.

Main duties of the job

Our West Kent Drug & Alcohol Wellbeing service has an exciting opportunity for a caring and compassionate Cluster Lead Nurse who can provide clinical leadership and clear direction for the West Kent nursing team and to promote development and delivery of clinical health and wellbeing interventions that adhere to best practice guidelines across the Maidstone, Gravesend and Tunbridge Wells teams.

The post holder will demonstrate excellent clinical skills and have a flexible approach to their work to monitor, audit and sustain bestpractice. In return for hard work, professionalism, and dedication we will offer excellent terms and conditions, a comprehensive career development plan and the support you need to really make a difference to service users lives.

About us

Believe in people

At Change Grow Live, above all else we believe in people. It's the one thing that acts as a foundation for all our work.

If you use our services: we understand what you're going through. We won't judge. We believe you can make positive changes in your life.

If you work or volunteer for us: we believe in your potential. We believe you can do brilliant, life-changing work.

Our mission and vision

Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

The vision we're working towards is to develop, deliver and share a whole person approach that changes society.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role:

Assure that integrated pathways are in place for service users who require treatment for their health needs relating to their addiction and that the clinical model is effective and in line with CGL policy and national guidance Implement/maintain an immunisation and vaccination scheme to help combat blood borne virus (BBV) and other infectious diseases and provide advice and information to other professionals on BBV and the care of individuals with drug and alcohol issues Undertake regular CPD and create an environment that encourages your team to learn and develop and disseminate information to your team from the senior operational and clinical management teams Ensure that all clinical services are delivered to a high standard in line with national guidance and CGL policies, procedures and best practice adhering to CQC Essential Standards Manage the clinical aspects of implementations of new clinical developments within the service as required Effectively manage and develop all nursing staff and participate in the core training programme as and when required and be an active support for your peers within the region/organisation Attend, organise and chair (as required) relevant clinical advisory groups and committees and partnership meetings, to ensure appropriate representation of services Work alongside the Lead Doctor (and or Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)) to formulate, plan and implement individual treatment programmes to ensure safety and optimise outcomes for service users. This will include supporting nurses assisting detoxifications from substances across operational sites.

About you:

Valid registration with the NMC and a current pin Significant experience of working in the health/social care field ideally within substance misuse Experience of working and managing people/teams in the clinical services and substance misuse, social care fields An in-depth knowledge of clinical interventions for use with a range of service users Understanding of UK Drug Strategy and Social Policy reforms Knowledge of different treatment models and harm minimisation interventions In depth knowledge of the regulatory framework within which the clinical services and the organisation operate Awareness of, and ability to work within, clinical legislation in relation to service users Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills Able to manage in a facilitative and coaching style Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered with the NMC with a current PIN.

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of working in the health/social care field or the ability to demonstrate sufficient experience in similar fields Knowledge of different treatment models and harm minimisation interventions. Experience of working and managing people/teams in the clinical services and substance misuse, social care fields In depth knowledge of the regulatory framework within which the clinical services and the organisation operate Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Ability to build and lead effective, productive and motivated multi-skilled teams, managing change as necessary
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