Job responsibilities
Background and Service
Kaleidoscope is a pioneering substance misuse treatment
provider, offering evidence-based treatment and holistic support to individuals
who access its services. Staff teams work collaboratively with partner
agencies including G4S, Local Health Board, South Wales Police, HMPPS (Her Majesties
Prison and Probation Service), PHW (Public Health Wales), and other third
sector support agencies.
The post holder will be a Registered
Nurse RMN or RGN who has completed the V300 Independent and Supplementary
Prescriber course; and is currently registered as an Independent Prescriber.
They will have working knowledge and experience of both drug and alcohol
detoxification and treatment programmes with an understanding of both clinical
and psychosocial aspects of care.
The post
holder work closely and
in partnership with therapeutic and support staff to deliver a package of
integrated, holistic care. They will ensure prescribing plans for individuals
accessing support and treatment for opiate dependence. They will act as a point of contact for
colleagues around prescribing enquiries.
Substance Misuse Nurses
will deliver services in line with Welsh Government
Treatment Frameworks, NICE guidance (National Institute for Health and Clinical
Excellence), and other relevant professional standards and legislation.
Kaleidoscope staff are expected to follow Operational Policies and Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring that the care and
treatment provided
is safe, undertaken to a high standard and informed
by up-to-date, evidence-based practice.
The post holder should
enjoy face-to-face contact with people who have recognised that their use of
substances has become problematic. They will have excellent
communication skills. The post holder must be flexible and efficient to ensure services are
delivered equitably and with the service user at the heart of delivery.
They will have a non-judgmental
approach to people who have substance misuse problems and be able to provide a
welcoming and accessible service to existing and potential service users.
Individual supervision will
be provided six weekly in line with Kaleidoscope policy. Additional
clinical support will be provided via peer supervision and review groups.
Specific training will be available for the development of service provision in
line with Continued Professional Development.
The post
holder will be expected to work as part of a larger substance misuse
multiagency team, supporting on site dispensing of methadone, oral lyophilisate
(Espranor) and subcutaneous
buprenorphine (Buvidal). Further information on Buvidal as a treatment option
please see the links below.
https://www.kaleidoscopeproject.org.uk/news/what-is-buvidal-and-is-it-right-for-you/
The post holder will be expected
to work in line with the Social Services and Well Being (Wales Act) 2014, and
the Violence Against Women Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015
to ensure safeguarding of individuals (adult and children) is at the heart of
service delivery. A good understanding of confidentiality and information
sharing legislation is required with the confidence to act professionally and
seek guidance and support from line management and colleagues where
appropriate.
Our Values:
The successful candidate will be expected to adhere to and
embody our organisational values of Integrity, Engagement, Excellence and
Innovation in their day-to-day activities working towards the organisational
strategic objectives as part of a wider team.
Key
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Prescribing Nurse will:
Undertake
comprehensive clinical assessments and screening.
Deliver a
comprehensive prescribing service for patients referred for drug dependence .
Ensure case
notes and other statutory records are up to date and kept in accordance with
Kaleidoscope and policies and procedures/regional information sharing
protocols.
Deliver a range
of clinical interventions, including testing and vaccination.
Participate in
clinical audits, service reviews and the evaluation of service user
satisfaction surveys; implementing resulting recommendations in order to
improve and develop the service.
Ensure that
data recording and reporting requirements are fully met.
Develop
effective links with mental health, GP prescribing and other voluntary and
statutory sector providers and agencies.
To implement
effective and flexible clinical systems and structures that are responsive to
individuals with different levels of risk, complexity, severity and strengths,
in order to ensure that treatment is optimised.
To work within
agreed policies, procedures and protocols to safeguard children and vulnerable
adults.
To have
clinical responsibility, for the nurse led clinic including assessment and
appropriateness of medication prescribed.
To offer wound
care assessment and basic wound dressing
To refer and
liaise with other agencies involved with the clients broader care plan as part
of the Service, including Health Services, hospitals and GPs.
To attend
meetings appropriate to the development and maintenance of the role.
In carrying
out the above duties the post holder will:
Work flexibly
across operational sites as required.
Work flexibly
within an agreed number of hours of work to maintain the most appropriate level
of service provision.
Seek to improve
personal performance, contribution, knowledge and skills.
Participate in
appraisal, supervision and Learning & Development processes.
Keep abreast of
developments in services, legislation and practice relevant to the relevant
client group.
Ensure the
implementation of the all service policies.
Contribute to
maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.
Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of
the post.
This post has been identifiedas
requiring the post holder to provide evidence ofBBVimmunisation
status in order to carry out the role effectively. The role may require the
post hold to undertake Dry Blood Spot Testing/ Substance Misuse Testing/
Working in NeedleExchange or is a clinical role and therefore
Kaleidoscopewishes to ensure that staffare not at risk of infection
or transmission of a disease that may affect their own or patient safety.
Staff will therefore need to evidence their immunisation history, exemption
ornon-responderon commencement of employment or at
routine intervals at the request of the Organisation
