Job summary
We are looking to recruit experienced nurses to be core members of our multi-disciplinary teams, participating in the provision of on-going assessments, care planning, risk assessments, while supporting service users at all stages of their recovery journeys
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a non-medical prescriber in the delivery of effective treatments to drug and alcohol service users. The post holder will carry out initial assessments and help deliver opiate substitute treatment for stabilisation and community detoxification. The post holder will be involved in alcohol community detoxes and provide other relevant support interventions to service user who use a range of substances. To support the delivery of specialist health clinics such as lung, liver, BBV testing, and the training and distribution of Naloxone.
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About us
Lambeth Community Drug and Alcohol Services are delivered via consortia arrangement, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) leads the contract and delivers the service in conjunction with our partners, We Are With You, Phoenix Futures and Humankind. The service offers a range of interventions catering to the needs of substance misusing / dependent client's resident within the London Borough of Lambeth. Treatment is personalised and targeted to enable individuals to address their needs and move on in their recovery. Substances covered include opioids, NPS, alcohol and non-opiates. Service users are also able to access a range of physical and mental health support e.g. blood borne viruses testing and treatment / smoking cessation and there is a strong focus on harm minimization and relapse prevention. The consortium offers services across the 2 main premises and in a variety of GP services and has a total of 42 wte staff from a wide range of backgrounds doctors, nurses, psychologists, administrators, social workers, key workers, recovery staff and peer mentors and benefits from an active Service User Council
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a non-medical prescriber in the delivery of effective treatments to drug and alcohol service users.
- Carry out initial assessments and help deliver opiate substitute treatment for stabilisation and community detoxification.
- The post holder will be involved in alcohol community detoxes and provide other relevant support interventions to service user who use a range of substances.
- To support the delivery of specialist health clinics such as lung, liver, BBV testing, and the training and distribution of Naloxone.
- To support the management team in the development of staff members across the teams to ensure high standard of client care.
- To take responsibility for the management of a defined caseload of clients with complex needs.
- To complete accurate risk assessments of all patients and escalate relevant concerns in line with Trust policy.
- To facilitate addictions training and other elements of front-line service delivery where required
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work as a non-medical prescriber in the delivery of effective treatments to drug and alcohol service users.
- Carry out initial assessments and help deliver opiate substitute treatment for stabilisation and community detoxification.
- The post holder will be involved in alcohol community detoxes and provide other relevant support interventions to service user who use a range of substances.
- To support the delivery of specialist health clinics such as lung, liver, BBV testing, and the training and distribution of Naloxone.
- To support the management team in the development of staff members across the teams to ensure high standard of client care.
- To take responsibility for the management of a defined caseload of clients with complex needs.
- To complete accurate risk assessments of all patients and escalate relevant concerns in line with Trust policy.
- To facilitate addictions training and other elements of front-line service delivery where required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Mental Health nurse or Learning Disability Nurse registered with the NMC
- Professional registration appropriate to own discipline
- A non-medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Management qualification or relevant experience at senior level
- Qualification in relevant area of practice eg dual diagnosis, substance misuse, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with and assessing service users with complex presentations
- Experience of working as a non-medical prescriber.
- Experience of developing and delivering a range of interventions to clients
- Experience of providing training and education diverse audiences
Desirable
- Working clinically within a substance misuse team
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Highly developed assessment skills, able to assess service users with complex presentations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, being able to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise work.
- IT literate and the ability to produce high quality reports.
- Conflict management skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships
Desirable
- oAdvanced computer skills and use of spread sheets, knowledge of the EPJS software
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Mental Health nurse or Learning Disability Nurse registered with the NMC
- Professional registration appropriate to own discipline
- A non-medical prescribing qualification
Desirable
- Management qualification or relevant experience at senior level
- Qualification in relevant area of practice eg dual diagnosis, substance misuse, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioural therapy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with and assessing service users with complex presentations
- Experience of working as a non-medical prescriber.
- Experience of developing and delivering a range of interventions to clients
- Experience of providing training and education diverse audiences
Desirable
- Working clinically within a substance misuse team
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
- Highly developed assessment skills, able to assess service users with complex presentations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, being able to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to work autonomously and prioritise work.
- IT literate and the ability to produce high quality reports.
- Conflict management skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships
Desirable
- oAdvanced computer skills and use of spread sheets, knowledge of the EPJS software
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).
