We Are With You

Senior Specialist Substance Misuse Nurse

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Job summary

This is an extremely rewarding role, one from which you will have the opportunity to be part of a patients journey from end to end. We are certain this role will remind you of why you chose nursing as a career pathway.

Main duties of the job

As our Senior Specialist Substance Misuse Nurse you will provide a range of Health and Wellbeing, and harm reduction interventions to our clients in accordance with the agreed model of service delivery, whilst providing clinical leadership to a team of passionate and supportive Substance Misuse Nurses. You will deliver high standards of nursing care to substance misusers and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

About us

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health. At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support. We Are With You.

Details

Date posted

31 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£33,592 to £43,680 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

recroot-5495-49754-01

Job locations

Wigan & Leigh Recovery Partnership

Dorning Street

Wigan

Lancashire

WN1 1HR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for a rewarding new opportunity that helps improve people's lives? We are recruiting for a Senior Specialist Substance Misuse Nurse to join our fantastic team based in Wigan and Leigh We need your passion and dedication to help us change the lives of the people we support. You will be part of a dynamic team who will value your input and ideas. Our clients will be benefit from your clinical skill set, experience and knowledge as you empower them to overcome their personal challenges. We truly believe that education is a powerful tool, we are continuously learning how our clients want to be supported and reflecting on ways to improve our services. Please note that this role may close early or be extended, dependent on application numbers. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • Additional Information All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. IND HP

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Are you looking for a rewarding new opportunity that helps improve people's lives? We are recruiting for a Senior Specialist Substance Misuse Nurse to join our fantastic team based in Wigan and Leigh We need your passion and dedication to help us change the lives of the people we support. You will be part of a dynamic team who will value your input and ideas. Our clients will be benefit from your clinical skill set, experience and knowledge as you empower them to overcome their personal challenges. We truly believe that education is a powerful tool, we are continuously learning how our clients want to be supported and reflecting on ways to improve our services. Please note that this role may close early or be extended, dependent on application numbers. Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
  • Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
  • Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands
  • Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing
  • We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period
    • Additional Information All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best. IND HP

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered Nurse with Valid registration via the NMC
    • Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check

    Experience

    Essential

    • Demonstrable experience of maintaining accurate records, managing other staff, and providing and receiving supervision
    • Demonstrable experience of performing in a senior role within a relevant healthcare setting
    • Demonstrable experience of running clinics and/or group work
    • Demonstrable experience in designing, undertaking and leading in clinical audits and service improvements
    • Knowledge of risk assessment and management and its implementation
    • Thorough awareness and understanding of drugs and their effects, and understanding of relevant legislation, issues and debates in the drugs and alcohol field
    • A strong understanding of the roles, responsibilities and structures of agencies involved in responding to drug and alcohol issues
    • Demonstrable ability to work constructively with a wide variety of groups and individuals, and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
    • Strong organisational and communication skills, both verbal and written to be able to manage competing/conflicting demands

    Desirable

    • A full description can be provided upon request.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Registered Nurse with Valid registration via the NMC
    • Should you be successful in your application, you will be required to provide 3 years' worth of references and where applicable, will need to undergo an enhanced DBS check

    Experience

    Essential

    • Demonstrable experience of maintaining accurate records, managing other staff, and providing and receiving supervision
    • Demonstrable experience of performing in a senior role within a relevant healthcare setting
    • Demonstrable experience of running clinics and/or group work
    • Demonstrable experience in designing, undertaking and leading in clinical audits and service improvements
    • Knowledge of risk assessment and management and its implementation
    • Thorough awareness and understanding of drugs and their effects, and understanding of relevant legislation, issues and debates in the drugs and alcohol field
    • A strong understanding of the roles, responsibilities and structures of agencies involved in responding to drug and alcohol issues
    • Demonstrable ability to work constructively with a wide variety of groups and individuals, and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
    • Strong organisational and communication skills, both verbal and written to be able to manage competing/conflicting demands

    Desirable

    • A full description can be provided upon request.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Wigan & Leigh Recovery Partnership

    Dorning Street

    Wigan

    Lancashire

    WN1 1HR


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    We Are With You

    Address

    Wigan & Leigh Recovery Partnership

    Dorning Street

    Wigan

    Lancashire

    WN1 1HR


    Employer's website

    https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Advisor

    Abigail Hadfield

    Abigail.Hadfield@wearewithyou.org.uk

    Details

    Date posted

    31 May 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £33,592 to £43,680 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    recroot-5495-49754-01

    Job locations

    Wigan & Leigh Recovery Partnership

    Dorning Street

    Wigan

    Lancashire

    WN1 1HR


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