Addictions & Harm Reduction Nurse – Community Care Leader

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Gilwern; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits package

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service is seeking a Mental Health or Adult Nurse to provide specialist assessment, treatment and care coordination for adults with substance use issues. You will work within ABSDAS to support recovery and improve health outcomes across the local community.

The role requires autonomous clinical decision-making, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and safeguarding responsibilities. Welsh language ability is desirable.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in addiction or community health settings is advantageous.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess service users’ needs and develop care plans.
• Deliver treatment and support addressing psycho-social factors.
• Coordinate care across agencies and contribute to safeguarding and governance.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Autonomous decision-making

Care coordination

Safeguarding

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service is seeking a Mental Health or Adult Nurse to provide specialist assessment, treatment and care coordination for adults with substance use issues. You will work within ABSDAS to support recovery and improve health outcomes across the local community.

The role requires autonomous clinical decision-making, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and safeguarding responsibilities. Welsh language ability is desirable.