Job summary
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Alcohol Detox Nurse to join our Community Drug and Alcohol Service ( CDAS ) . The Team is based across several locations, including Birch Terrace, Stoke on Trent. The role is a band 6, 37.5 hours per week and is ideal for those wanting to take the next step in career progression.
The post holder will be working within the CDAS, delivering interventions, assessments and referrals for detoxification with those affected by Substance misuse. Experience and previous knowledge of working with those affected by alcohol is preferred.
We will provide training, support and regular 1:1s to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed in this role.
The Trust offers excellent terms and conditions that reflect new and innovative ways of working.
If you think you could be part of this specialist team, please contact Tracey Stevenson- Interim Service Manager on 07813725657 for further detail.
Main duties of the job
Under the Management of the Service Manager for Stoke-on-Trent Community Drug and Alcohol Team the role will contribute to the provision of high quality substance misuse services which provides detoxification and recovery focused clinical treatment for the population of Stoke-on-Trent. To work within a strengths-based, recovery-orientated, change and outcomes focused approach which promotes service users as responsible co-producers of health, well-being and recovery.
About us
Our Trust is on an incredible journey of innovation and we'd like you to be part of it. To excel you will be an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate registered professional who is looking to work within a Trust that is ambitious to perform well and has been told by the Care Quality Commission that it is the fastest improving Mental Health Trust in the Country. Whether you are about to qualify, newly qualified or an experienced practitioner, we want to meet you and discuss the possibility of you joining this great Team.
Our vision is 'To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it' and the way we do inclusion is no exception. As a 'Disability Confident Employer', we very much believe that inclusion is something that you feel when you work at the Trust and we are continuously developing our culture of inclusion. Our teams pride themselves on compassion, team work and resilience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide support of the team ensuring processes are in place for the delivery of safe, compassionate care in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Work closely with the Edward Myers Unit, Royal Stoke Hospital, CHAT and wider partnerships across Stoke-on-Trent with a strong a focus on addiction case load management work with patients who have been referred for treatment.
To work collaboratively with other services to provide interventions to support and motivate service users and meet their needs through all stages of their individual recovery journey.
To contribute to the supportive leadership and governance of the clinical team. Supporting the multi-disciplinary team of staff in the delivery of high quality evidence based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal takes place.
To deliver specific clinical interventions to the client group and liaise with other professionals regarding progress and outcomes.
Contribute to the management and clinical leadership to the nursing and multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is delivered which is person centred and meets standards for Quality and Safety, in partnership with service users and carers.
Role model best practice, undertaking nursing procedures to a standard that ensures safe and effective care, and complies with the NMC Code (2016).
Management of clinical care for the service, ensuring the 6Cs and Trust values underpin the practice and delivery of the team.
To liaise with professionals within the Stoke CDAS Team and other agencies both statutory and non-statutory who link to the substance misuse service delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide support of the team ensuring processes are in place for the delivery of safe, compassionate care in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Work closely with the Edward Myers Unit, Royal Stoke Hospital, CHAT and wider partnerships across Stoke-on-Trent with a strong a focus on addiction case load management work with patients who have been referred for treatment.
To work collaboratively with other services to provide interventions to support and motivate service users and meet their needs through all stages of their individual recovery journey.
To contribute to the supportive leadership and governance of the clinical team. Supporting the multi-disciplinary team of staff in the delivery of high quality evidence based practice, ensuring that regular supervision and appraisal takes place.
To deliver specific clinical interventions to the client group and liaise with other professionals regarding progress and outcomes.
Contribute to the management and clinical leadership to the nursing and multi-disciplinary team to ensure care is delivered which is person centred and meets standards for Quality and Safety, in partnership with service users and carers.
Role model best practice, undertaking nursing procedures to a standard that ensures safe and effective care, and complies with the NMC Code (2016).
Management of clinical care for the service, ensuring the 6Cs and Trust values underpin the practice and delivery of the team.
To liaise with professionals within the Stoke CDAS Team and other agencies both statutory and non-statutory who link to the substance misuse service delivery.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of manging clinical practice at band 6. Relevant clinical experience specific to substance misuse.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Mental Health/Learning Disability)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of manging clinical practice at band 6. Relevant clinical experience specific to substance misuse.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
