Health and Community Services

Sister / Charge Nurse Alcohol and Drugs - Jersey

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse ready to make a real difference in the lives of those struggling with substance use?

In this pivotal role, you will deliverevidence-based, specialist interventionsto individuals enrolled in ourOpiate Substitution Treatment Programme, while also supporting Islanders facing high-risk or dependent use of other substances, including alcohol, cocaine, and benzodiazepines. Your work will be key in helping individuals throughassessment, treatment planning, and relapse prevention, enabling them to reclaim their lives and wellbeing.

We are also proud to offer this as aDevelopment Rolefor the right candidate. If you are a qualified nurse (RMN or RGN) with at least2 years post-registration experienceand a keen interest in substance misuse, well invest in your growth. Atailored 1218-month development programmewill be provided to build your specialist skills, with structured supervision and support every step of the way.

With the ongoing rise in substance use, this role iscriticalto ensuring timely, safe, and effective care. Your expertise will help reduce waiting times, maintain client safety, and uphold the quality of our recovery services during a time of growing demand. This is more than just a job its an opportunity tolead change, support recovery, and save lives.

If you would like an informal chat about the role or service please telephone Collins Shambare on 445000

Main duties of the job

This role operates across a range of clinical areas within the Alcohol & Drug Service.

The post holder will plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients with a wide range of harmful and dependent use of substances, and contribute to the advancement of clinical service by developing skills and expertise in key areas.Working collaboratively with colleagues across other department to ensure the continuity in patient care, acting as a role model for colleagues, patients and relatives/carers, the post holder will be a experienced practitioner within the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the development of a clinical service through involvement in ensuring standards are maintained and will be aligned to evidence based practise.

Nurses working at this level will support their managers across a range of clinical responsibilities.

About us

Jersey is just 14 miles (20km) from the west coast of France and 85 miles (137km) from the south coast of England. The island is easy to get to from the UK and mainland Europe. There are up to 40 daily flights in and out of the island

Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.

Find out more at gov.je/movingtoJersey

Jersey has been a Crown Dependency since 1290, which means its not part of the UK but a self-governing possession of The Crown. Jersey has its own democratically elected parliament, government, tax system, and laws. However, the island does have a close historic relationship with France and the UK and relies on the UK for defence and international relations. It is also part of the Common Travel Area (CTA) which allows British citizens to move freely between the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Channel Islands without a passport.

Jersey offers extensive and quality healthcare services, with private and state supported options available. The NHS is not available in Jersey, healthcare services are delivered by Health and Community Services. For the first 6 months, health care services will be provided at an added cost.

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£63,990.98 to £68,437.82 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0011-2729

Job locations

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code (2015) and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.

The post holder will make a significant contribution to a the Alcohol &Drug Service specialty service through developing effective clinical skills, and will keep fully up to date in developments within own professional discipline, sharing clinical knowledge/experience in order to enhance nursing care.

The post holder will support the clinical manager by making a significant contribution to thespecialty service area through developing and sharing clinical knowledge and experience to improve nursing practice.

The post holder will make significant contribution to upholding the service'sphilosophy of care, to create and maintain a constructive working atmosphere and learning environment.

By demonstrating enhanced nursing practice and acting as a role model in terms of own care delivery by acquiring knowledge and skills to support a evidence based client centred service supported by the multi-disciplinary team,consistently providing high quality advice to patients/carers/colleagues.

The post holder will maintain accurate patient documentation and consistently produce high quality client information using a range of IT skills as appropriate.

The post holder will support the manager in auditing effectiveness of the service ensuring complaints are dealt with promptly and effectively, and that proper investigations are carried out and action taken to reduce incidence.

The post holder will contribute to budget management, ensuring cost effective use of resources and by creating a value for money culture which encourages self-sufficiency and flexibility of working practices.

The post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures

NB: The above does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to indicate the range and type of duties required. The duties of the post may alter to reflect changing practices within the service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the guidelines of the NMC Code (2015) and apply these to maintain trust and credibility with patients, carers and colleagues.

The post holder will make a significant contribution to a the Alcohol &Drug Service specialty service through developing effective clinical skills, and will keep fully up to date in developments within own professional discipline, sharing clinical knowledge/experience in order to enhance nursing care.

The post holder will support the clinical manager by making a significant contribution to thespecialty service area through developing and sharing clinical knowledge and experience to improve nursing practice.

The post holder will make significant contribution to upholding the service'sphilosophy of care, to create and maintain a constructive working atmosphere and learning environment.

By demonstrating enhanced nursing practice and acting as a role model in terms of own care delivery by acquiring knowledge and skills to support a evidence based client centred service supported by the multi-disciplinary team,consistently providing high quality advice to patients/carers/colleagues.

The post holder will maintain accurate patient documentation and consistently produce high quality client information using a range of IT skills as appropriate.

The post holder will support the manager in auditing effectiveness of the service ensuring complaints are dealt with promptly and effectively, and that proper investigations are carried out and action taken to reduce incidence.

The post holder will contribute to budget management, ensuring cost effective use of resources and by creating a value for money culture which encourages self-sufficiency and flexibility of working practices.

The post holder takes responsibility for the safeguarding and welfare of all children, adults and/or families within their care and contact. He/she shall be aware of and comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures

NB: The above does not purport to be an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to indicate the range and type of duties required. The duties of the post may alter to reflect changing practices within the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A Level 1 Registered Nurse (RMN or RGN) preferably with a minimum of 2 years experience supporting individuals with substance misuse issues.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A Level 1 Registered Nurse (RMN or RGN) preferably with a minimum of 2 years experience supporting individuals with substance misuse issues.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Health and Community Services

Address

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


Employer's website

https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Health and Community Services

Address

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


Employer's website

https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Gibbons

Saskia

S.Gibbons@health.gov.je

Details

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£63,990.98 to £68,437.82 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0011-2729

Job locations

Government Of Jersey

19-21 Broad Street

St. Helier

Jersey

Channel Islands

JE2 3RR


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