Community Practitioner - Memory Services

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking a dedicated Band 6 nurse to join their multidisciplinary team in a high-quality addictions and recovery care environment. This role involves assessing and planning care for individuals with drug and alcohol issues, emphasizing health promotion and recovery. You will develop and implement evidence-based care programs, collaborate with various agencies, and lead clinical management within a supportive team. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while engaging in professional development and training.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with extensive experience in substance misuse.
• Willingness to pursue NMP qualification if not achieved.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop evidence-based care programs.
• Coordinate and monitor person-centered healthcare.
• Deliver individual and group therapies, including CBT.

Skills

Substance Misuse Knowledge

Harm Reduction Strategies

Assessment Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Supervisory Skills

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Diploma or Degree in Addictions

Mentorship Qualifications

Tools

Word Processing Software

Database Management

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, caring, and creative individuals to join us in a high-quality addictions and recovery care environment. We seek an experienced Band 6 nurse to be a core member of a multidisciplinary team, involved in assessments, care planning, treatment, and support for people with drug and alcohol issues to promote health, independence, and recovery.

Main duties of the job

To discharge professional responsibilities under the Mental Health Act (1983), the revised Mental Capacity Act (2005), the NMC Code of Conduct, and SLaM commitments.

Be responsible for a caseload reflecting local priorities, assessing care needs under supervision.

Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based care programs, set care standards, and liaise with other agencies.

Working for our organisation

Richmond and Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol Service (RCDAS/WCDAS) is part of SLaM, offering high-quality training and research opportunities. The service is a partnership with multiple agencies, providing a range of treatment options across two boroughs, with a focus on recovery and community engagement.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Ensure risk assessments and management plans are completed, considering vulnerability and safeguarding.

Offer BBV testing, treatment, and naloxone at first contact.

Implement recovery-based care plans collaboratively, ensuring they meet service user needs and facilitate transfers when necessary.

Develop effective joint working with community mental health services, primary care, social services, and voluntary agencies.

Participate in training programs, mandatory training, and duty rotas.

Respect individual differences and uphold professional standards.

Lead clinical management of care packages within a multidisciplinary team.

Coordinate and monitor person-centered healthcare, using complex decision-making and promoting shared decision-making.

Deliver individual and group therapies, including CBT.

Provide physical care, emotional support, and therapeutic activities.

Conduct prescribed physical observations and respond appropriately to exceptions.

Supervise junior staff and students, contributing to education and training.

Monitor and develop service standards, collect data for audits and research.

Ensure compliance with policies and participate in clinical governance and recruitment activities.

If not an NMP, apply for training within the Trust. Post may require tasks at other sites/services.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with extensive post-qualification experience, especially in substance misuse and harm reduction.
• Continuing professional development relevant to substance misuse and harm reduction.
• Willingness to pursue NMP qualification if not already achieved.
• Diploma or degree in addictions or related fields like CBT, dual diagnosis.
• Non-Medical Prescriber.
• Mentorship qualifications and updates.

Experience

• Experience in producing reports, presentations, and policies.
• Supervising staff or students.
• Proficiency with word processing and databases.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and community settings.
• Managing clients with complex needs.
• Phlebotomy training.

Knowledge / Skills

• Understanding harm reduction, injecting behaviors, and safer sexual practices.
• Knowledge of physical and psychosocial issues in this client group and interventions.
• Knowledge of crack/stimulant and PIEDs interventions.
• Strong understanding of relapse prevention and recovery planning.
• Effective assessment and engagement skills.
• Interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.
• Time management and autonomous working skills.
• Skills in treatment planning, audit, and report writing.
• Supervisory and training skills.