Job summary
To provide high quality nursing care for patients requiring substance misuse services
and detox through our programmes and pathways.
This role is hands on providing clinical, psychosocial, and holistic solutions and
contributes to the improvement, development, and innovation of our service offer to
ensure our clients get the very best care.
Main duties of the job
Dispensing of controlled and non-controlled drugs to meet
the clients physical support needs, ensuring a safe withdrawal from substance
use.
As a nurse on shift patient care and wellbeing can require carrying out
emergency anaphylactic and Naloxone administration if required.
Clinical and
Psychosocial assessments to help create a person-centered integrated care plan.
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and
promotes Quality.
Complete accurate records of patient consultations.
Health promotions work for areas such as Sleep management, BBV, Wellbeing,
Detox promotion and plan setting as well as new initiatives and monthly topics.
Joint multidisciplinary collaboration with all stakeholders including the
wider nursing and community team.
Supporting colleagues and managers with new
initiatives and service offers, and any reasonable requested Activity.
Care
planning of a clients recovery journey which is person centered and puts the
client at the focus of all decision making.
Supervision of Nurse Associates
and support workers
About us
Established in 2007 Delphi provides innovative and specialist addiction services that lead
the way from Dependence to Freedom. Our services include in-patient detox, prison, and
community services.
We understand the role social determinants of health have to play in the efficacy and
ability of an individual and communities to recover from addiction. Our model is based
upon providing the best possible opportunities for individuals and communities to start
well, live well and age well.
Delphi is part of a the Calico Group, a group of innovative charities and businesses whose
shared purpose is to make a real difference to peoples lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As shift lead, you will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of the shift; working alongside your multi-disciplinary team and ensuring operational responsibilities are completed for the safety and wellbeing of the patient group.You will complete new patient admissions jointly with the daily prescriber and plan a person-centred integrated package of care.Development and ongoing review of Care plans and risk assessments that are person centred, inclusive and flexible to the individuals presenting needs.Clinical observations to be carried out in a safe manner and understanding the appropriate escalation routes of clinical findings.Dispensing of controlled and non-controlled drugs to meet the clients physical support needs in line with the current policies and processes.Emergency anaphylactic and naloxone administration if required.
Advise on health promotion and behaviour changes from the patterns of addictions
Delivery of KPIs in line with contract agreement to help evidence our service delivery.
Joint multidisciplinary collaboration with stakeholders.Supporting colleagues and managers with new initiatives and service offers, and any reasonable requested activity.Supervision and support of Nurse students, Nurse Associates and Support Workers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As shift lead, you will be responsible for the smooth day to day running of the shift; working alongside your multi-disciplinary team and ensuring operational responsibilities are completed for the safety and wellbeing of the patient group.You will complete new patient admissions jointly with the daily prescriber and plan a person-centred integrated package of care.Development and ongoing review of Care plans and risk assessments that are person centred, inclusive and flexible to the individuals presenting needs.Clinical observations to be carried out in a safe manner and understanding the appropriate escalation routes of clinical findings.Dispensing of controlled and non-controlled drugs to meet the clients physical support needs in line with the current policies and processes.Emergency anaphylactic and naloxone administration if required.
Advise on health promotion and behaviour changes from the patterns of addictions
Delivery of KPIs in line with contract agreement to help evidence our service delivery.
Joint multidisciplinary collaboration with stakeholders.Supporting colleagues and managers with new initiatives and service offers, and any reasonable requested activity.Supervision and support of Nurse students, Nurse Associates and Support Workers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC.
Experience
Essential
- Have the skills required to act as a professional, registered nurse and adhere to the NMC code of conduct.Experience of working in a team with appropriate supervision in a multi-disciplinary service
What you need to be successful in this role
Essential
- Resilience and adaptability this is a changeable and demanding environment.
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Good situational judgment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Evidence of updating practice and continued professional development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of principles of clinical governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse on the NMC.
Experience
Essential
- Have the skills required to act as a professional, registered nurse and adhere to the NMC code of conduct.Experience of working in a team with appropriate supervision in a multi-disciplinary service
What you need to be successful in this role
Essential
- Resilience and adaptability this is a changeable and demanding environment.
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Good situational judgment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Evidence of updating practice and continued professional development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of principles of clinical governance.
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).
