Recovery Worker Nurse

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 07 October 2024

Job summary

In Torbay we are developing a range of evidence-based recovery focused interventions to support individuals with drug and alcohol use problems.

We require an individual who is committed to providing high standards of service provision and who is able to work in partnership with service users, families and carers and the wider recovery community in Torbay.

We are happy to accept Band 5 nurses who would like to develop their skills and knowledge to gain a Band 6.

Main duties of the job

  • Undertake initial assessment of individuals referred into the service.
  • Provide a range of evidence-based interventions to individuals assessed as appropriate for treatment from the service
  • Contribute to the coordination of recovery focused interventions to individuals
  • Work closely with partner agencies including statutory and non-statutory services to ensure effective delivery and coordination of services.
  • Monitoring of prescribing interventions which form a component of the individuals recovery journey
  • Undertake specific interventions to support individuals to address alcohol use problems

About us

Why Work With Us

We are part of Growth In Action - Torbay's multi-complex needs alliance. For more details about our alliance please see the link below;

Growth in Action (youtube.com)

Date posted

20 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-6578358-NMC

Job locations

Shrublands House

8, Morgan Avenue

Torquay

TQ2 5RS


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the post please review the job description that is attached.

This is a developmental opportunity for a band 5 nurse to work within Community Drug and alcohol services and after gaining skills and experience progress to a band 6 post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the post please review the job description that is attached.

This is a developmental opportunity for a band 5 nurse to work within Community Drug and alcohol services and after gaining skills and experience progress to a band 6 post.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Professional Nurse Registration
  • To be trained/willingness to be trained to level 3 child protection / safeguarding children/adults

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the commuity
  • Recognised qualification in substance misuse or a willingness to work toward same
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Professional Nurse Registration
  • To be trained/willingness to be trained to level 3 child protection / safeguarding children/adults

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the commuity
  • Recognised qualification in substance misuse or a willingness to work toward same

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.

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.

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shrublands House

8, Morgan Avenue

Torquay

TQ2 5RS


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Shrublands House

8, Morgan Avenue

Torquay

TQ2 5RS


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Service Manager

Clare Moore

clare.moore19@nhs.net

01803291129

Date posted

20 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-6578358-NMC

Job locations

Shrublands House

8, Morgan Avenue

Torquay

TQ2 5RS


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