Drug and Alcohol Criminal Justice Nurse (Band 6)

Job summary

Aspire Drug and Alcohol Services provide a comprehensive range of interventions for Drug and Alcohol users, their families and carers to support rehabilitation and optimal recovery from dependence.

Aspire Drug and Alcohol Services are underpinned and defined by 3 key values, Safe, Effective and Aspirational. As part of exciting new developments within the service, we are seeking to recruit highly motivated and committed staff to work within this recovery orientated service.

We are committed to working in partnership with other providers and service users in local systems of treatment and recovery.

RDaSH is committed to providing high quality, evidence based treatment options and care. We are a learning organisation which promotes staff training and competence and values clinical governance audit and research. We have an excellent track record of modernising services and managing complex change; of integrating provision in a range of health and social care services; a high level of service user and carer involvement in delivering services, and a highly committed, motivated workforce.

We welcome applications from experienced Drug and Alcohol Nurses, seeking appointment at band 6 who may have had experience of Criminal justice interventions

Main duties of the job

Drug and Alcohol Criminal justice Mental Health Nurse (Band 6) RMN 37.5 hours, Community Based

Leading and supporting other members of the multi disciplinary criminal justice team, you will provide high quality nursing interventions to the Aspire Drug and Alcohol Services. The post holder will work in reaching into prison or probation carrying a small case load for a dedicated amount of time. These will often be for more complex patients, who have co-existing conditions. Your role will include supporting junior staff through recognised governance structures in the service where their patients have lower level mental health issues that require addressing.

There is an expectation that staff will be able to work across a community and acute setting.

We would like to encourage applications from staff who are able to demonstrate significant experience within this area.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact: Stuart Green, Service Manager, on 01302 303900 or Rose Robinson Smith

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/