Bank Nurse

UK Addiction Treatment Centres; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

UK Addiction Treatment Centres is seeking a Bank Nurse to provide high-quality care in a Medically Assisted Treatment Centre. The role involves managing a small caseload while adhering to NMC guidelines and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. You will enjoy benefits such as career progression, ongoing training, and wellness support.

Benefits

Career Progression

Training & Development

Free On-site Parking

Wellness Programme

Blue Light Card Discounts

Employee of the Month Rewards

Qualifications

• Nurse with active NMC registration and PIN.
• Experience in substance misuse interventions and case management.
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines and substance misuse treatment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, administer medications, and provide clinical care.
• Adhere to NMC guidelines and support the Centre Manager.
• Develop recovery plans and manage clinical emergencies.

Skills

Clinical interventions

Supervision

Case management

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Knowledge of substance misuse treatment

Education

UK recognized nursing qualification - RMN, RGN, CPN or equivalent

Job description

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Position: Bank Nurse - Addiction/Rehabilitation

Location: Sanctuary Lodge, Halstead, C09 2DW

Salary: £17.30 per hour (DOE)

Bank Shifts: 12.5 hours which involves of days and nights.

Join the UK's Leading Provider of Alcohol & Drug Rehab Services, where we pride ourselves on offering world-class treatment in welcoming and affordable facilities across the country.

Job Summary

Are you a Bank Nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity to work in a Medically Assisted Treatment Centre where you can dedicate time to delivering high-quality care? Would you prefer a manageable caseload, offering you the chance to truly focus on your patients?

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Career Progression: Amazing growth opportunities within UKAT
• Training & Development: Free access to ongoing training and development
• Free On-site Parking
• Wellness Programme: 24/7 free counselling support via BUPA
• Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of retail discounts
• Employee of the Month: Earn up to £100 in monthly vouchers
• Small Client Caseload: Maximum of 23 clients

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to NMC guidelines and the code of conduct at all times
• Assist the Centre Manager and Lead Nurse with the clinic's action plan development and execution
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to formulate and deliver comprehensive recovery plans
• Ensure that accommodation, including catering, maintenance, and cleanliness, meets high standards
• Conduct nurse inductions and provide guidance to new team members
• Perform client assessments, including triage, risk management, and comprehensive evaluations
• Administer medications and monitor client responses, reporting any concerns to the medical team
• Provide direct clinical care, develop treatment plans, and support clients through detoxification programmes
• Respond to clinical and medical emergencies as a first responder
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date client records, including case notes and statutory records
• Participate in clinical audits, service reviews, and service user satisfaction evaluations
• Supervise junior staff and volunteers as needed

What We're Looking For:

• A current, UK recognised nursing qualification - RMN, RGN, CPN or equivalent.
• Registered Nurse Mental Health or Registered Nurse General (NMC Registration and active PIN).
• Demonstrable experience of delivering clinical interventions in the substance misuse field within a clear philosophical/theoretical framework.
• Experience of supervising the clinical casework of professionally qualified staff working in the alcohol and drug field.
• Experience of undertaking comprehensive screening, clinical assessments, clinical audits and formulating recovery plans.
• Experience of managing a caseload of clients being prescribed substitute medication.
• Experience of developing and maintaining successful partnerships with GPs, treatment agencies and other healthcare providers.
• Proven track record in managing incidents of challenging behaviour.
• Experience of keeping accurate and up-to-date client/customer records for monitoring purposes
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines, DANOS and Models of Care Frameworks.
• Knowledge of substance misuse evidence based practice and treatment interventions.
• Computer literacy and IT experience in relation to managing own administration, monitoring and clinical activity data reporting.
• Excellent case management skills, with experience in undertaking assessment, care-planning and treatment reviews.

The Recruitment Process:

• You will have an initial phone conversation with the Talent Acquisition Specialist which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position
• If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site or via video conference. (please note that if you have a video interview, you will be required to visit the centre at a later date for a tour).
• Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.