Job summary
You will contribute to the Medically Managed Detox Service within Topaz Ward helping to facilitate inpatient detoxification within an acute ward setting.
You will provide high quality, evidence-based, holistic care to service users in line with trust policies. You will undertake pre-admission assessments, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients requiring medically managed drug/alcohol detoxification. You will also be liaising with outside referral agencies to ensure a smooth discharge back into the community/rehabilitation where appropriate. This will be based upon individual service user's needs, under the guidance of the Specialist Detox Nurse as per NICE guidance.
You will also act as a mentor to students, return to practice nurses and junior staff. You will also be responsible for supervising unqualified staff.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations within the East of England, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the service in delivering services.
In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
Main duties of the job
- Assist in the management and care of service users requiring specialist prescribing interventions within the Medically Managed Detox Service on Topaz Ward.
- Produce accurate and timely documentation/records on all service users in line with relevant codes, CQC and Trust
- Conduct / contribute to the assessment process, as well as the observation and ongoing assessment including CIWA/COWS, providing accurate and timely feedback to the detox service and ward staff alike.
- Participate in the planning, implementation / evaluation and ongoing review of recovery/discharge plans.
- Responsible for the recording of all service users related activity information onto Paris
- Carry out risk assessments including any potential hazards in the service users environment
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business
- Report and document incidents as required - referring onto outside service where appropriate
- Act as a key worker under supervision of a registered clinician
- Provide support to service users to promote adherence with medication and treatment regimes in line with Trust policy including
- Safe transportation and storage of medicines, checking receipt, storage of medicines in medicine cupboard
- Undertake physical health checks of service users including LFT's, dry blood spot testing, urinalysis, ECG's, blood taking
- Be competent in use of relevant screening and assessment tools
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that this role outline serves to provide an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities you may be expected to undertake during the course of your normal duties. It is not an exhaustive list and you will therefore be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that are considered to be commensurate with the band.
- Assist in the management and care of service users requiring specialist prescribing interventions within the Medically Managed Detox Service on Topaz Ward.
- Produce accurate and timely documentation/records on all service users in line with relevant codes, CQC and Trust
- Conduct / contribute to the assessment process, as well as the observation and ongoing assessment including CIWA/COWS, providing accurate and timely feedback to the detox service and ward staff alike.
- Participate in the planning, implementation / evaluation and ongoing review of recovery/discharge plans.
- Provide practical support, advice and education to service users, carers and other disciplines
- Responsible for the recording of all service users related activity information onto Paris
- Carry out risk assessments including any potential hazards in the service users environment (acute ward setting)
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business
- Report and document incidents as required referring onto outside service where appropriate
- Act as a key worker under supervision of a registered clinician
- Support in group work such as psychosocial interventions provided on the ward alongside AA meetings
- Provide support to service users to promote adherence with medication and treatment regimes in line with Trust policy including
- Safe transportation and storage of medicines, checking receipt, storage of medicines in medicine cupboard
- Provide education and support to develop service users understanding of mental illness
- With relevant expertise and experience and support, provide psycho-social intervention, education and support to develop service users understanding of mental illness with aim to prevent relapse and admission
- Undertake physical health checks of service users including LFTs, dry blood spot testing, urinalysis, ECGs, blood taking
- Understand and utilise Health and Social Care commissioned services.
- Undertake carers assessment in line with Trusts key performance indicators
- Be competent in use of relevant screening and assessment tools
- Provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, treatment and review under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Provide formulation, delivery and review of individualised evidence based care / care packages according to NICE guidance including non-medication strategies
- Be an Infection control link person
- Deliver smoking cessation training
- Participate in audit and research
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that this role outline serves to provide an illustrative example of the duties and responsibilities you may be expected to undertake during the course of your normal duties. It is not an exhaustive list and you will therefore be required to undertake other responsibilities and duties that are considered to be commensurate with the band.
- Assist in the management and care of service users requiring specialist prescribing interventions within the Medically Managed Detox Service on Topaz Ward.
- Produce accurate and timely documentation/records on all service users in line with relevant codes, CQC and Trust
- Conduct / contribute to the assessment process, as well as the observation and ongoing assessment including CIWA/COWS, providing accurate and timely feedback to the detox service and ward staff alike.
- Participate in the planning, implementation / evaluation and ongoing review of recovery/discharge plans.
- Provide practical support, advice and education to service users, carers and other disciplines
- Responsible for the recording of all service users related activity information onto Paris
- Carry out risk assessments including any potential hazards in the service users environment (acute ward setting)
- Attend multi-disciplinary meetings i.e. referral / review / business
- Report and document incidents as required referring onto outside service where appropriate
- Act as a key worker under supervision of a registered clinician
- Support in group work such as psychosocial interventions provided on the ward alongside AA meetings
- Provide support to service users to promote adherence with medication and treatment regimes in line with Trust policy including
- Safe transportation and storage of medicines, checking receipt, storage of medicines in medicine cupboard
- Provide education and support to develop service users understanding of mental illness
- With relevant expertise and experience and support, provide psycho-social intervention, education and support to develop service users understanding of mental illness with aim to prevent relapse and admission
- Undertake physical health checks of service users including LFTs, dry blood spot testing, urinalysis, ECGs, blood taking
- Understand and utilise Health and Social Care commissioned services.
- Undertake carers assessment in line with Trusts key performance indicators
- Be competent in use of relevant screening and assessment tools
- Provide comprehensive assessment, care planning, treatment and review under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Provide formulation, delivery and review of individualised evidence based care / care packages according to NICE guidance including non-medication strategies
- Be an Infection control link person
- Deliver smoking cessation training
- Participate in audit and research
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registration Mental Health Nurse RMN
- Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC
Desirable
- Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with substance misuse/mental health problems
Skill/Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working with people with substance misuse/mental health conditions and vulnerable service users
- Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the service
- Demonstrate an understanding of the recovery principles within substance misuse
- Ability to risk assess/management those with alcohol/opiate/OST dependence
Desirable
- Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with substance misuse/mental health problems
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Registration Mental Health Nurse RMN
- Meet the requirements for revalidation as set out by the NMC
Desirable
- Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with substance misuse/mental health problems
Skill/Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working with people with substance misuse/mental health conditions and vulnerable service users
- Understanding of / and the ability to conduct assessments and review of care in line with the requirements of the service
- Demonstrate an understanding of the recovery principles within substance misuse
- Ability to risk assess/management those with alcohol/opiate/OST dependence
Desirable
- Knowledge of working with external agencies involved in the care of people with substance misuse/mental health problems
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).
