Community Addictions Psychiatric Charge Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran seeks a Community Addictions Psychiatric Charge Nurse to support individuals with drug and alcohol dependence. The role requires community experience, RMN qualification, and a positive attitude towards recovery. You will work within an integrated team, offering supervision and promoting recovery pathways across North Ayrshire.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with complex drug and alcohol dependence.
• Ability to make autonomous decisions regarding care planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop an individual caseload and provide clinical supervision.
• Promote recovery networks and integrate with voluntary agencies.

Skills

Community Experience

Positive Attitude

Psychosocial Interventions

Education

RMN Qualification

Job description

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 Community Addictions Psychiatric Charge Nurse

What you will do:

Prospective candidates will be based within the North Ayrshire Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (NADARS) within Caley Court Resource Centre in Stevenston. The post covers all of North Ayrshire, including the islands of Arran and Cumbrae.

You will have community experience in supporting people with the most chaotic and complex drug and alcohol dependence, who also have co-morbid mental health presentations, in line with the Medication Assisted Treatment standards. Displaying a positive attitude towards enhancing an individual’s recovery journey, within a drug and alcohol service, is essential.

You will work as part of a health and social care integrated team and show willingness to engage in training opportunities to enhance your knowledge base and experience, to promote your continuing professional development. It is desirable that you will be a non-medical prescriber and have experience in delivering psychosocial interventions.

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

Prospective candidates will be RMN qualified and possess a full driving licence.

You will develop an individual caseload and make autonomous decisions with regard to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of person centred interventions and care planning.

Prospective candidates will offer line management and clinical supervision to support Staff Nurses, Support Workers and Student Nurses; to ensure a high standard and quality of care to clients and to assist in the development of junior staff towards becoming autonomous practitioners.

You will also promote and enhance the already established recovery networks across North Ayrshire and enhance links with both voluntary and statutory agencies to provide comprehensive, integrated recovery pathways.

Hours: 37 per week - The post is full time (37 hours per week) – however, the service is amenable to considering part time hours if suitable.

The post requires the flexibility to work evenings and weekends, when required.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

UK Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact

Kay Montgomery, 01294 476000 [e-mail]

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