Substance Misuse Recovery Worker
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Job summary
Provide high standard and quality of health care and therapeutic support to patients in accordance with Adferiads standards and clinical procedures in addition to Care Quality Commission (CQC) Regulatory Guidance.
Work as part of a team under the supervision of qualified nurses and doctors.
Dimensions of the role:
Role accountability
The role holder is responsible for taking providing a supportive role in the provision of medical treatment, appropriate therapeutic interventions and for contributing to the overall efficient and effective running of a shift.
Functional accountability
The role holder will have direct access support and guidance from the Residential Services Manager, Lead Nurse, and qualified Nurses at Salus Withnell Hall to ensure that the unit operates within internal and external policy and procedure(s) and other regulatory frameworks.
An Independent Nurse Prescriber gives overall clinical advice and guidance to the Salus Withnell Hall as required.
The Salus Withnell Hall Team
Main duties of the job
Key areas of focus and expected outcomes of the role:
Delivery of a clinical & therapeutic service
Deliver a range of therapeutic interventions and psychological social interventions to patients including the use of CBT in both a group and 1:2:1 basis.
Assist the Substance Misuse Nurse in delivering a high standard of holistic patient care in all clinical settings, ensuring that the patients dignity and equality is always maintained in line with organisational requirements.
Provision of health care support to patients
Carry out tasks as delegated by the trained nurse and within the limits of training and knowledge.
Implement the following clinical procedures in line with clinicians such as (this list is not exhaustive):
- Pulse Monitoring
- Blood Pressure monitoring
- Urine testing
- Blood glucose testing temperature
Report any changes in the condition and/or circumstances of patients to the nursing team.
Participate in maintaining patients nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date. Support individuals (prior to, during and following clinical procedures or investigations).
Chaperone patients when required and assist with medical procedures. This will include being vigilant in relation to strict infection control procedures.
Contribute and assist in the moving and handling of individuals ensuring that organisational guidelines and policies are met.
About us
Adferiad Recovery delivers a flexible and coordinated response to the exceptional circumstances faced by people with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions and related issues. Vulnerable people facing complex life challenges need consistent and seamless support to ensure they remain engaged with vital health and wellbeing services and to prevent them becoming disenfranchised and isolated.
Adferiad Recovery harnesses the talents and experience of long-established and leading Welsh charities CAIS, Hafal and WCADA. Our combined expertise in the fields of substance use, mental health, housing, criminal justice, and employment support enables Adferiad Recovery to meet the needs of our most vulnerable with a single, unified, and comprehensive approach.
Details
Date posted
24 November 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£22,387.61 a year (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
B0489-AB067
Job locations
Parkland Place Lancashire
Bury Lane
Withnell
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 8BH
Employer details
Employer name
Adferiad Recovery
Address
Parkland Place Lancashire
Bury Lane
Withnell
Chorley
Lancashire
PR6 8BH
Employer's website
http://adferiad.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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