Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and driven registered nurse to join our Substance Misuse Team as Clinical Nurse Specialist (Team Leader). The successful candidate will have significant experience in this field and is passionate about providing the highest standard of care to patients living with substance misuse.
Main duties of the job
Acts clinical expert within a specialised field as a role model demonstrating high standards of quality care and providing clinical leadership to others.As clinical expert lead the development of clinical nursing services with the field implementing National Substance Misuse management and prevention Initiatives at a local level contributing towards strategic decision making, and implementing policies appropriate to the speciality.Provide expert clinical advice and education to patients promoting a culture that supports self-management and health and wellbeing.Acting as key worker the CNS will use and apply advanced technical knowledge of substance misuse and treatment within the speciality to oversee and co-ordinate services, personalise the pathway of care for individual patients to ensure the complex information and support needs of patients and families are addressed.Delivers specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care.The CNS will be responsible for the management, supervision and development of the Substance Misuse Team. The CNS will be a professional role model, advancing evidence based clinical practice in the area of substance misuse and dependency. The CNS will work closely with the wider MDT, to promote and implement the WUTH evidence-based substance misuse policies/guidelines, acting as a resource for colleagues involved in the management and prevention of the physical and psychosocial adverse consequences of substance misuse.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Nurse Specialist position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Clinical Nurse Specialist position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject
- Significant and demonstrable post registration experience with evidence of a well-established knowledge base together with exposure and clinical experience with clients with a history of substance misuse.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Clinical Diagnostics / Nurse Prescribing
- IT qualification
- Evidence of master's level learning
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced communications skills
- Audit/ research Skills
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Significant relevant post registration experience, in substance misuse.
- In-depth experience within the specialised field
- Leadership and Management Experience
- Experience of leading service development
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Ability to lead and influence change
- Knowledge of substance misuse strategy
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
Desirable
- Psychological assessment skills
- Advanced Communications Skills Training
- Personally, and professionally mature
- Commitment to improve the lives of people affected by substance misuse
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Personal time management and organisation skills
- Computer Literate
- Presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
Desirable
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Assertive, confident, yet approachable
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel between sites
- Flexible attitude to working
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- First level degree in related subject
- Significant and demonstrable post registration experience with evidence of a well-established knowledge base together with exposure and clinical experience with clients with a history of substance misuse.
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Clinical Diagnostics / Nurse Prescribing
- IT qualification
- Evidence of master's level learning
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
- Evidence of advanced communications skills
- Audit/ research Skills
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Significant relevant post registration experience, in substance misuse.
- In-depth experience within the specialised field
- Leadership and Management Experience
- Experience of leading service development
- Experience of multi-professional working
- Ability to lead and influence change
- Knowledge of substance misuse strategy
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
Desirable
- Psychological assessment skills
- Advanced Communications Skills Training
- Personally, and professionally mature
- Commitment to improve the lives of people affected by substance misuse
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Personal time management and organisation skills
- Computer Literate
- Presentation skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
Desirable
- Diplomatic
- Calm and objective
- Assertive, confident, yet approachable
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel between sites
- Flexible attitude to working
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).
