Job summary
The post holder will act as a Key Worker under the supervision of the Nurse Team Leader and manage a caseload of patients with drug and alcohol problems.
They will demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills and facilitate the implementation and evaluation of nursing care to ensure that the highest standard of nursing care is achieved. They will also work as part of a multi-professional team and ensure that patient care is patient centred and evidenced based.
To be responsible and accountable for providing a high standard of nursing care within a multiagency and working in partnership with other service providers.
Work autonomously using specialist knowledge and experience when assessing and making clinical decisions and will be guided by broad occupational policies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a Key Worker under the supervision of the Nurse Team Leader and manage a caseload of patients with drug and alcohol problems.
They will demonstrate clinical knowledge and skills and facilitate the implementation and evaluation of nursing care to ensure that the highest standard of nursing care is achieved.
They will also work as part of a multi-professional team and ensure that patient care is patient centred and evidenced based.To be responsible and accountable for providing a high standard of nursing care within a multi agency and working in partnership with other service providers.
Work autonomously using specialist knowledge and experience when assessing and making clinical decisions and will be guided by broad occupational policies.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Evidence of post- registration continuing professional development activity
- Possess clinical experience and specialist knowledge within the field of substance misuse and mental health
Desirable
- Relevant degree level qualification
- Qualification in Substance Misuse or therapies applicable to substance misuse
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Multi Disciplinary working particularly with children's services
- Evidence of clinical experience within the field of Substance Misuse
Desirable
- Experience in a range of clinical settings e.g. adult mental health, community mental health
Skills
Essential
- Organisational ability and time management skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and also as a member of a Team
- Clinical assessment and formulation skills
Desirable
- I.T. skills
- Presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice
- Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework underpinning substance misuse service provision e.g. Substance Misuse Strategy, Substance misuse Frameworks, NICE Guidelines
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children and adults
- Knowledge of physical illnesses specifically relating to substance misuse
Desirable
- Computer Software and Applications
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Evidence of post- registration continuing professional development activity
- Possess clinical experience and specialist knowledge within the field of substance misuse and mental health
Desirable
- Relevant degree level qualification
- Qualification in Substance Misuse or therapies applicable to substance misuse
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of Multi Disciplinary working particularly with children's services
- Evidence of clinical experience within the field of Substance Misuse
Desirable
- Experience in a range of clinical settings e.g. adult mental health, community mental health
Skills
Essential
- Organisational ability and time management skills
- Ability to work unsupervised and also as a member of a Team
- Clinical assessment and formulation skills
Desirable
- I.T. skills
- Presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate sound clinical knowledge and awareness of current evidence base relevant to the area of practice
- Sound working knowledge of the legal and policy framework underpinning substance misuse service provision e.g. Substance Misuse Strategy, Substance misuse Frameworks, NICE Guidelines
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children and adults
- Knowledge of physical illnesses specifically relating to substance misuse
Desirable
- Computer Software and Applications
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
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).
