Community Addiction Psychiatric Charge Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ayrshire is seeking a Community Mental Health Charge Nurse. This role involves working with individuals experiencing substance use and mental health issues, providing comprehensive assessments and recovery support. The ideal candidate will have a nursing qualification, excellent communication skills, and a desire to lead change in practice. Flexibility to work across South Ayrshire is essential.

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake further training/education for alcohol and drug competencies.
• Experience in a community setting is desirable.
• Understanding of drug and alcohol use and associated issues.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with service users experiencing problematic substance use.
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and recovery support.
• Assist in recruitment and development of staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Positive attitude towards individuals with mental health issues

Education

Professional qualification as a Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Community Mental Health Charge nurse to be a key part of the team to enhance our existing services.

What you will do:

You will be working with service users who experience problematic substance use with co-existing mental health difficulties. You should be open to new ways of working and be able to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving and changing service, undertaking comprehensive clinical assessment and recovery focused treatment support to individuals with a range of alcohol and drug problems including mental, sexual and physical health related issues within a community setting. You will also be involved in the recruitment, development and supervision of staff nurse/addiction workers as well as service development.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

Based in South Ayrshire, you will be willing to undertake further training/education to achieve specific alcohol and drug competencies and it is essential that you have an interest in and a positive attitude towards individuals experiencing mental health and substance use issues. The Services would welcome applicants who will embrace contribute and lead change in practice and undertake additional training education and practice development. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also essential.

It is essential you have a professional qualification (Registered Mental Health Nurse), you will have excellent communication and information technology skills. You will also have an excellent understanding of drug and alcohol use and associated issues and a genuine desire to work with individuals. It is desirable that you have experience of working in a community setting.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also essential.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

37 hours - you will be flexible to work across South Ayrshire in order to meet service demand.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Service Manager, South Ayrshire Treatment And Recovery Team (START) at 01292 559800 / [e-mail]

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