Framework Housing Association

Staff Nurse

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Job summary

Registered Nurse: RMN/RGN for The Level, Inpatient Detox Unit in Nottingham

This is an exciting opportunity to join Frameworks substance misuse inpatient unit. We are looking to appoint an appropriately qualified and skilled person to take on the role of Staff Nurse within the multidisciplinary team.

The Level is a specialist inpatient facility providing service users from across the UK access to treatment for detoxification / stabilisation from alcohol and/or illicit substances. The Level is a nurse led service, overseen by our Consultant in Addictions Psychiatry.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Staff Nurse incorporates taking charge of a shift, assessment prior to admission, liaising with referrers and other specialist external agencies, designing plans of care specific to service user need, dispensing medication including controlled drugs, in addition to monitoring, reviewing and evaluating treatment plans which include recovery focussed groups and 1to1 interventions.

This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to join a well-established MDT and to take an active role in the continued development and promotion of the service. This position offers applicants the opportunity to develop a unique specialism, with development and training opportunities available. The Level is able to offer

preceptorships for newly qualified nurses. The substance misuse sector is the perfect platform to further enhance your physical and mental health knowledge and skills.

If you are interested, please contact adam.sutcliffe@frameworkha.org for further information.

To apply, please email your CV and supporting statement to adam.sutcliffe@frameworkha.org

You can also visit The Level website for more information about the service http://www.the-level.org/

About us

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let usknow if there is anything we can do to support your application.

Details

Date posted

02 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year Unsociable hours enhancement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

L0098-0523-029

Job locations

Edwin House

The Level

56 Millers Court

Nottingham

NG7 3DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide, and supervise the delivery of high standards of nursing care for the treatment and support of substance dependency and complex health needs, in accordance with up-to-date evidence based practice, national guidelines, and Framework policies.

The main focus of this post is to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team who cover the unit 365 days a year and who are responsible for the delivery and monitoring of high standards of all relevant substance misuse and healthcare interventions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide, and supervise the delivery of high standards of nursing care for the treatment and support of substance dependency and complex health needs, in accordance with up-to-date evidence based practice, national guidelines, and Framework policies.

The main focus of this post is to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team who cover the unit 365 days a year and who are responsible for the delivery and monitoring of high standards of all relevant substance misuse and healthcare interventions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental health or general nurse. RGN, RMN
  • Current NMC registration & PIN number
  • Demonstrates professional boundaries maintaining a professional distance whilst building effective and supportive non-dependant relationships.
  • Has an understanding of wider issues affecting substance misusers e.g. homelessness, Mental Health issues
  • Strong IT skills
  • Demonstrates an understanding of Safeguarding adults

Desirable

  • Evidence of formal on-going professional development
  • Has knowledge of the health implications associated with problematic substance misuse
  • Has knowledge of the National Drug and Alcohol Strategies

Experience

Essential

  • Has experience of assessing service user needs and risks
  • Has experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Experience of working with those who misuse substances
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Mental health or general nurse. RGN, RMN
  • Current NMC registration & PIN number
  • Demonstrates professional boundaries maintaining a professional distance whilst building effective and supportive non-dependant relationships.
  • Has an understanding of wider issues affecting substance misusers e.g. homelessness, Mental Health issues
  • Strong IT skills
  • Demonstrates an understanding of Safeguarding adults

Desirable

  • Evidence of formal on-going professional development
  • Has knowledge of the health implications associated with problematic substance misuse
  • Has knowledge of the National Drug and Alcohol Strategies

Experience

Essential

  • Has experience of assessing service user needs and risks
  • Has experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

  • Experience of working with those who misuse substances

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

Framework Housing Association

Address

Edwin House

The Level

56 Millers Court

Nottingham

NG7 3DP


Employer's website

https://www.frameworkha.org/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Framework Housing Association

Address

Edwin House

The Level

56 Millers Court

Nottingham

NG7 3DP


Employer's website

https://www.frameworkha.org/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Adam Sutcliffe

adam.sutcliffe@frameworkha.org

01158441860

Details

Date posted

02 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year Unsociable hours enhancement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

L0098-0523-029

Job locations

Edwin House

The Level

56 Millers Court

Nottingham

NG7 3DP


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