Dual Diagnosis Nurse

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health services is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to join their team. This role involves conducting health assessments and providing education on harm reduction and health promotion. You will develop meaningful relationships with service users and contribute to the Naloxone Strategy, ensuring effective support is provided. The organization offers a supportive environment with competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing substance misuse challenges, this role is for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Annual reimbursement of NMC fee

Protected professional development time

Access to excellent training programmes

Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays

Friendly and supportive team

Protected monthly CPD

Competitive pay with NHS Agenda for Change

Qualifications

• Recent relevant post qualification experience and a current PIN.
• Knowledge of health promotion interventions and harm reduction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and ensure appropriate referrals.
• Provide education on blood borne viruses and vaccinations.
• Develop therapeutic alliances with service users.

Skills

Clinical Auditing Skills

Harm Reduction Knowledge

Assessment and Recovery Planning

Empathy and Professionalism

Education

First Level Registered Nurse

Job description

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• Undertake physical and mental health assessments for people who access our services when indicated by clinical need and ensure appropriate sign posting/referral to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.
• Provide education, health promotion and screening for blood borne viruses (BBV). Provide Hepatitis B vaccinations when indicated.
• Contribute to CGL’s Naloxone Strategy by training staff and service users in the use of Naloxone. Ensuring Naloxone is distributed to service users at every opportunity.
• Develop therapeutic alliances with people who have substance misuse problems and develop effective partnerships with them.
• Ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote best practice and evidenced based practice in accordance with UK Guidelines on Clinical Management, NICE guidance, and CGL clinical protocols and procedures.
• Provide harm reduction advice to injecting service users, providing information and equipment and ensure all equipment is disposed of safely.
• Record and input client data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative, and financial requirements.

About you:

To thrive in this role, we're looking for someone who:

• First level registered nurse with recent relevant post qualification experience and a current PIN
• Relevant recent experience of working within drug and alcohol treatment (desirable but not essential)
• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions
• Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written
  reports, as necessary.
• Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development.
• Employ a professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards
  service users and all stakeholders.
• An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers, and other relevant professionals

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service“Capped at 30 days”.
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee
• Dedicated and protected professional development time.
• Access to excellent training programmes including the RCNi learning platform.
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Protected monthly CPD.
• Our nursing pay is competitive with the NHS Agenda for Change pay bands.

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.