Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit a nurse prescriber (NMP) or someone willing to undertake the training to support delivery of our service at Pier Road Project (community drug and alcohol treatment service for the London Borough of Bexley). South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is the lead for the contract and deliver's the service in conjunction with two partners Humankind and St Giles Trust. The service offers a range of interventions including but not limited to individual and group work, harm reduction intervention's, carer's support, education, training and employment advice. Treatment is personalised and targeted to enable individuals to address their needs and move on in their recovery.
As a service we pride ourselves on being a friendly and supportive. Staff are actively encouraged to access training and further their professional development .There is the expectation in this role that NMP training will be undertaken, if not already a qualified NMP.
Bexley Drug and Alcohol treatment Services form part of a larger Addictions Clinical Academic Group who are responsible for the delivery of specialist and community substance misuse services across several South East London boroughs including Bexley, Lambeth, Richmond and Wandsworth. We are also closely associated with the Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College and Kings Health partners Academic health sciences Centre and this provides us with access to extensive research and training opportunities.
Main duties of the job
To deliver non-medical prescribing for alcohol and drug clients, this will include provision of clinics for community alcohol detoxes within the service, also delivery of nurse prescribing clinics for drug clients.
To co-ordinate recovery focused care packages for a defined caseload of clients with substance misuse issues. These clients will have multiple needs that require a high level of input both from the multi-disciplinary team and across multiple partnership agencies. Care packages will include delivering a combination of physical health, psychosocial and recovery interventions to assist the clients in meeting their needs.
The post holder will also take responsibility, be expected to take the lead on and develop specific specialised areas, be actively involved in any research that is undertaken and work closely with the rest of the team to ensure efficient operation of the service on a daily basis.
About us
Slam Addictions Community Drug and Alcohol services work in partnership with other statutory and voluntary substance misuse agencies at a borough wide level. Community services provide a range of treatment interventions for clients with substance misuse problems including pharmacological, physical, psychosocial and recovery interventions. The service places a keen emphasis on working in partnership with clients and carers to enable them to define their own pathways to recovery. The focus is empowerment; through assisting clients to develop new or add to their current skills we enable them to attain recovery.
Services are provided by a multi-disciplinary team comprising of Doctors, Nurses, Substance Misuse Workers, Social Workers, Psychologists, Administrators and Peer Advisors.
Group and individual treatments include harm reduction interventions, pharmacological interventions, psychosocial interventions, preparation for and referral to inpatient and residential services, health education and interventions, and recovery interventions.
The services are committed to improving knowledge, skills and ongoing development and training of staff is supported and expected. Innovation and the development of evidence-based health care through research is highly valued and services regularly support and participate in research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- To deliver non-medical prescribing for alcohol and drug clients, this will include provision of clinics for community alcohol detoxes and substitute prescribing for drug clients (commencement, titration etc).
- To carry out comprehensive individual assessments of clients physical, psychological, mental health and social situation. This information then forms the basis on which an individualised recovery plan is formulated for each client. This process needs to be done in partnership with clients, their carers and other partner agencies involved in their care. The planning will be for the whole client journey and will include construction of aftercare plans and there follow up.
- To be responsible for the clinical care of a defined caseload on an individual basis with complex drug/alcohol related problems ensuring clinical care is delivered in accordance with Trust policies, national guidance and evidence based practice.
- To be involved in the development and monitoring of standards of care, clinical audit, research and outcomes to enhance and develop good clinical practice.
- Attend meetings and case conferences as appropriate with client, carers and other professionals; this includes child protection conferences, CPAs, Panel meetings, multi-agency meetings etc. Where necessary, data would need to be collated and reports supplied.
- To regularly review Recovery plans with clients and ensure that goals are SMART and cover all relevant domains of treatment. To ensure that all activity and information is entered in the clinical not system, relevant service databases and within time frames specified. To comply fully with all NDTMS and trust data requirements.
- To dispense medication, administer vaccinations, injections and undertake testing. To deliver physical health screening and interventions as relevant to clients needs. (Smoking cessation, sexual health, contraception etc.)
- To develop positive working relationships and advocate for clients with a wide range of statutory and voluntary organisations to include GPs, Community Mental Health Teams, General Hospitals, criminal justice system and appropriate others. To be involved in the development and implementation of new practice, policies and guidelines.
- To mentor and supervise junior staff / students / peer mentors where appropriate.
- To lead on delivering groups, coordinating satellite clinics and developing specialist areas, service user involvement, policies and guidance as required. To participate and cover specific duties, triage sessions as required. To be involved in the day to day running of the service ensuring that all clients needs are met. To cover senior staff where necessary. A high level of flexibility is required, and post-holders will be expected to carry out tasks or move to work in other areas of the partnership as required.
Person Specification
Verified at interview ( I ), by application form ( A ) or by a test ( T )
Essential
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with considerable post qualification experience which would include lengthy clinical experience working with people with substance misuse related problems - A/I
- Non-medical prescribing qualification - A/I
- Evidence of continuing professional development and training relevant to substance misuse work (ITEP, MI and solution focused training are desirable) - A/I
Experience:
- Experience and evidence of ability to produce formal written reports, presentations and draft policies for consultation - A/I
- Experience of supervising staff and students A/I
- Experience of using word processing and database use as well as a willingness to improve existing skill base A/I
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team A/I
- Experience of liaison with statutory and non statutory services A/I
- Experience of the management of clients with complex needs A/I
Knowledge:
- A thorough understanding of harm reduction interventions to reduce risk related to substance misuse including injection behaviour, overdose, BBVs, smoking, steroids, NPDs, safer sexual practices etc. A/I
- Knowledge of potential physical, psycho-social issues that opiate, stimulant, benzodiazepines etc., and alcohol use cause and appropriate interventions to address them A/I
- Knowledge of pharmacological interventions regularly used in the treatment of substance and alcohol dependency I
- Knowledge of responsibilities and actions required to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded A/I
- An understanding of the current trends and national issues affecting substance misuse service and their delivery A/I
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills A/I
- Effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to negotiate and collaborate with clients, other professionals and significant others to influence positive outcomes A/I
- Ability to be flexible and thrive in a rapidly changing environment A/I
- Ability to work in a proactive manner, organising and managing time effectively with minimum supervision A/I
- Ability to work autonomously, and navigate effectively multiple care pathways in order to achieve positive outcomes A/I
- Ability to manage and deliver on competing priorities within set time frames - A/I
- An enquiring mind that is willing to questions, challenge situations and seek support where required I
- Ability to effectively evaluate care using audit and outcome measurements A/I
- Basic IT skills - A/I
Desirable
Qualifications:
- Degree level qualification in nursing A
- Diploma or degree in addictions ore related area of practice A/I
- Phlebotomy A
- Mentorship qualifications A/I
- Non-medical prescribing qualification - A/I
Experience:
- Experience of working in the community A/I
Skills & Abilities:
- Experience of and skills in delivering training A/I
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- To deliver non-medical prescribing for alcohol and drug clients, this will include provision of clinics for community alcohol detoxes and substitute prescribing for drug clients (commencement, titration etc).
- To carry out comprehensive individual assessments of clients physical, psychological, mental health and social situation. This information then forms the basis on which an individualised recovery plan is formulated for each client. This process needs to be done in partnership with clients, their carers and other partner agencies involved in their care. The planning will be for the whole client journey and will include construction of aftercare plans and there follow up.
- To be responsible for the clinical care of a defined caseload on an individual basis with complex drug/alcohol related problems ensuring clinical care is delivered in accordance with Trust policies, national guidance and evidence based practice.
- To be involved in the development and monitoring of standards of care, clinical audit, research and outcomes to enhance and develop good clinical practice.
- Attend meetings and case conferences as appropriate with client, carers and other professionals; this includes child protection conferences, CPAs, Panel meetings, multi-agency meetings etc. Where necessary, data would need to be collated and reports supplied.
- To regularly review Recovery plans with clients and ensure that goals are SMART and cover all relevant domains of treatment. To ensure that all activity and information is entered in the clinical not system, relevant service databases and within time frames specified. To comply fully with all NDTMS and trust data requirements.
- To dispense medication, administer vaccinations, injections and undertake testing. To deliver physical health screening and interventions as relevant to clients needs. (Smoking cessation, sexual health, contraception etc.)
- To develop positive working relationships and advocate for clients with a wide range of statutory and voluntary organisations to include GPs, Community Mental Health Teams, General Hospitals, criminal justice system and appropriate others. To be involved in the development and implementation of new practice, policies and guidelines.
- To mentor and supervise junior staff / students / peer mentors where appropriate.
- To lead on delivering groups, coordinating satellite clinics and developing specialist areas, service user involvement, policies and guidance as required. To participate and cover specific duties, triage sessions as required. To be involved in the day to day running of the service ensuring that all clients needs are met. To cover senior staff where necessary. A high level of flexibility is required, and post-holders will be expected to carry out tasks or move to work in other areas of the partnership as required.
Person Specification
Verified at interview ( I ), by application form ( A ) or by a test ( T )
Essential
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with considerable post qualification experience which would include lengthy clinical experience working with people with substance misuse related problems - A/I
- Non-medical prescribing qualification - A/I
- Evidence of continuing professional development and training relevant to substance misuse work (ITEP, MI and solution focused training are desirable) - A/I
Experience:
- Experience and evidence of ability to produce formal written reports, presentations and draft policies for consultation - A/I
- Experience of supervising staff and students A/I
- Experience of using word processing and database use as well as a willingness to improve existing skill base A/I
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team A/I
- Experience of liaison with statutory and non statutory services A/I
- Experience of the management of clients with complex needs A/I
Knowledge:
- A thorough understanding of harm reduction interventions to reduce risk related to substance misuse including injection behaviour, overdose, BBVs, smoking, steroids, NPDs, safer sexual practices etc. A/I
- Knowledge of potential physical, psycho-social issues that opiate, stimulant, benzodiazepines etc., and alcohol use cause and appropriate interventions to address them A/I
- Knowledge of pharmacological interventions regularly used in the treatment of substance and alcohol dependency I
- Knowledge of responsibilities and actions required to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded A/I
- An understanding of the current trends and national issues affecting substance misuse service and their delivery A/I
Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills A/I
- Effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to negotiate and collaborate with clients, other professionals and significant others to influence positive outcomes A/I
- Ability to be flexible and thrive in a rapidly changing environment A/I
- Ability to work in a proactive manner, organising and managing time effectively with minimum supervision A/I
- Ability to work autonomously, and navigate effectively multiple care pathways in order to achieve positive outcomes A/I
- Ability to manage and deliver on competing priorities within set time frames - A/I
- An enquiring mind that is willing to questions, challenge situations and seek support where required I
- Ability to effectively evaluate care using audit and outcome measurements A/I
- Basic IT skills - A/I
Desirable
Qualifications:
- Degree level qualification in nursing A
- Diploma or degree in addictions ore related area of practice A/I
- Phlebotomy A
- Mentorship qualifications A/I
- Non-medical prescribing qualification - A/I
Experience:
- Experience of working in the community A/I
Skills & Abilities:
- Experience of and skills in delivering training A/I
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurse
- NMP qualification or willingness to undertake training
- oEvidence of continuing professional development and training relevant to substance misuse work (ITEP, MI and solution focused training are desirable)
Desirable
- oDegree level qualification in nursing
- oDiploma or degree in addictions or related area of practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the management of clients with complex needs
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Experience of using word processing and database use as well as a willingness to improve existing skill base
- Experience and evidence of ability to produce formal written reports, presentations and draft policies for consultation
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
Knowledge
Essential
- A thorough understanding of harm reduction interventions to reduce risk related to substance misuse including injection behaviour, overdose, BBV's, smoking, steroids, NPD's, safer sexual practices etc
- Knowledge of potential physical, psycho-social issues that opiate, stimulant, benzodiazepines etc., and alcohol use cause and appropriate interventions to address them
- Knowledge of pharmacological interventions regularly used in the treatment of substance and alcohol dependency
- Knowledge of responsibilities and actions required to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded
- An understanding of the current trends and national issues affecting substance misuse service and their delivery
Desirable
- Experience of and skills in delivering training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to negotiate and collaborate with clients, other professionals and significant others to influence positive outcomes
- Ability to be flexible and thrive in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to work in a proactive manner, organising and managing time effectively with minimum supervision
- Ability to work autonomously, and navigate effectively multiple care pathways in order to achieve positive outcomes
- Ability to manage and deliver on competing priorities within set time
- An enquiring mind that is willing to questions, challenge situations and seek support where required
- oAbility to effectively evaluate care using audit and outcome measurements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nurse
- NMP qualification or willingness to undertake training
- oEvidence of continuing professional development and training relevant to substance misuse work (ITEP, MI and solution focused training are desirable)
Desirable
- oDegree level qualification in nursing
- oDiploma or degree in addictions or related area of practice
Experience
Essential
- Experience of the management of clients with complex needs
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Experience of using word processing and database use as well as a willingness to improve existing skill base
- Experience and evidence of ability to produce formal written reports, presentations and draft policies for consultation
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community
Knowledge
Essential
- A thorough understanding of harm reduction interventions to reduce risk related to substance misuse including injection behaviour, overdose, BBV's, smoking, steroids, NPD's, safer sexual practices etc
- Knowledge of potential physical, psycho-social issues that opiate, stimulant, benzodiazepines etc., and alcohol use cause and appropriate interventions to address them
- Knowledge of pharmacological interventions regularly used in the treatment of substance and alcohol dependency
- Knowledge of responsibilities and actions required to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded
- An understanding of the current trends and national issues affecting substance misuse service and their delivery
Desirable
- Experience of and skills in delivering training
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills, and the ability to negotiate and collaborate with clients, other professionals and significant others to influence positive outcomes
- Ability to be flexible and thrive in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to work in a proactive manner, organising and managing time effectively with minimum supervision
- Ability to work autonomously, and navigate effectively multiple care pathways in order to achieve positive outcomes
- Ability to manage and deliver on competing priorities within set time
- An enquiring mind that is willing to questions, challenge situations and seek support where required
- oAbility to effectively evaluate care using audit and outcome measurements
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pier Road Project (Bexley Community Drug and Alcohol Team)
Erith Health Centre
50 Pier Road Erith
DA8 1RQ
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
