Alcohol Substance Misuse Nurse (Ref: 0030ZA)

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

L'NHS recherche un Infirmier spécialisé en toxicomanie basé à Rotherham pour fournir des soins et des interventions sanitaires aux clients. Ce rôle implique d'agir comme un défenseur des clients tout en travaillant avec une équipe pluridisciplinaire. Les candidats doivent avoir une formation d'infirmier enregistrée et une passion pour aider les autres à surmonter les défis liés à la toxicomanie.

Benefits

28 jours de congés annuels, plus jours fériés

Un jour de congé supplémentaire pour votre anniversaire

Congés parentaux améliorés

2 jours de congé payé pour le bénévolat

Accès à un système de pension

Opportunités de travail flexible

Prime de recommandation pour les amis

Qualifications

• Doit avoir une inscription valide auprès de la NMC.
• Connaissance des questions liées aux drogues et à l'alcool.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des interventions de santé et de bien-être aux clients.
• Évaluer les besoins en soins et développer des programmes de soins.

Skills

Communication

Analyse des besoins

Interventions de soin

Education

Infirmier enregistré avec NMC

Job description

As our Alcohol Substance Misuse Nurse based in Rotherham, you will provide a range of Health and Wellbeing, and harm reduction interventions to our clients in accordance with the agreed model of service delivery. You will deliver high standards of nursing care to substance misusers and be responsible for the assessment of care needs, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.

Main duties of the job

You will be an advocate for our clients, working closely with them to identify the physical, psychological, spiritual and social support they need. The postholder will work flexibly providing a high standard of nursing care in a variety of settings, promoting the health and wellbeing of clients whilst maintaining a safe, caring and therapeutic environment. As an Alcohol Substance Misuse Nurse, you will participate as an active member of the nursing and multi-disciplinary teams, accountable for your practice, and work in partnership with other health care professionals, psycho-social case managers, patients, and others in the delivery of care. The role will also include hospital liaison duties, administering vaccinations and medication, and conducting health screenings such as phlebotomy, BBV screening, vital signs monitoring, withdrawal scales, and treatment compliance for clients undergoing detoxification.

About us

WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol, and mental health across England and Scotland. Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others, and receive friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them. Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol, and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for a rewarding new opportunity that helps improve people's lives? We are recruiting for a Registered Nurse to join our team. We need your passion and dedication to help us change the lives of the people we support. You will be part of a dynamic team that values your input and ideas. Your clinical skills, experience, and knowledge will empower clients to overcome personal challenges. We believe education is a powerful tool, and we continuously learn how our clients want to be supported, reflecting on ways to improve our services. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a patient's journey from start to finish and will remind you why you chose nursing as a career. Please note, this is a Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026, with working hours Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.

• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 2 days paid volunteer leave per year
• Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme
• Access to a Blue Light Card for savings on high-street and online brands
• Flexible working opportunities and wellbeing support services
• Refer a Friend scheme offering a £500 bonus for successful referrals, subject to conditions

DE&I

We are committed to building an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates diverse voices and experiences. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities, including those with lived experience, disabilities, racialized backgrounds, LGBTQ+ identities, all ages, and armed forces veterans. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for veterans and candidates with disabilities who meet all essential criteria. Reasonable adjustments are available during the selection process for candidates with disabilities or medical conditions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Valid registration via the NMC

Experience

• Comprehensive assessment of needs including risk assessments
• Experience working within substance misuse
• Delivering nursing interventions in community settings
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol issues
• Planning and providing harm reduction and recovery solutions
• Safe storage, handling, and administration of drugs, especially controlled drugs
• Understanding of NMC code of conduct
• Knowledge of risk assessment and management
• Understanding of agency roles in responding to drug and alcohol issues
• Ability to work constructively with diverse groups and individuals
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.