Clinical Nurse Specialist - Substance Misuse

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Team Leader) in Substance Misuse. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team in delivering high-quality care to patients facing substance misuse challenges. You will be at the forefront of developing clinical services, implementing national initiatives while providing expert education to both patients and professionals. With a commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, you will play a key role in enhancing patient wellbeing and self-management. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the expertise to lead, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in substance misuse nursing and clinical leadership.
• Ability to implement national initiatives and develop local policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and expert advice within the Substance Misuse Team.
• Manage and develop the team while promoting evidence-based practices.

Skills

Substance Misuse Management

Clinical Leadership

Patient Education

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Specialized Training in Substance Misuse

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Team Leader) - Substance Misuse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and driven registered nurse to join our Substance Misuse Team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Team Leader). The successful candidate will have significant experience in this field and be passionate about providing the highest standard of care to patients living with substance misuse.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as a clinical expert within the specialised field, demonstrating high standards of quality care and providing clinical leadership to others.
2. Lead the development of clinical nursing services by implementing national substance misuse management and prevention initiatives at a local level, contributing to strategic decision-making, and developing policies relevant to the speciality.
3. Provide expert clinical advice and education to patients, promoting a culture that supports self-management, health, and wellbeing.
4. As key worker, use advanced technical knowledge of substance misuse and treatment to oversee and coordinate services, personalise care pathways, and address complex information and support needs of patients and families.
5. Deliver specialist education and training to other professionals involved in patient care.
6. Manage, supervise, and develop the Substance Misuse Team, acting as a professional role model and advancing evidence-based clinical practice.
7. Work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to promote and implement evidence-based policies and guidelines related to substance misuse, serving as a resource for colleagues.

Additional Information:

All new colleagues can expect a warm and friendly welcome from Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, located on the scenic Wirral peninsula. We are one of the largest and busiest acute trusts in North West England, providing a wide range of high-quality acute care services with over 6,000 staff serving a population of approximately 400,000 across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and beyond.

The trust has approximately 855 beds and a financial turnover exceeding £337 million. The Wirral is easily accessible via motorway, train, bus, or ferry, and close to major cities like Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, and North Wales.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Dylan Edwards
• Job Title: Divisional Director of Nursing & AHPs
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

The Substance Misuse Team provides a 7-day service; the successful candidate is expected to work weekend shifts as rostered.