Nurse - Smithfield

Turning Point UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in substance misuse services is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse to join their dedicated team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to make a real impact in the lives of individuals recovering from addiction, while also providing extensive training and career development opportunities. As part of a supportive environment, you will engage in various clinical activities, ensuring the highest quality of care. With a commitment to investing in your future, this organization provides a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options and a focus on work-life balance. Join a team that values clinical excellence and personal growth.

Benefits

NMC Registration Renewal Fee Paid

31 Days Paid Holiday

Flexible Working Solutions

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition Awards

Discounts Hub

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in substance misuse services is a plus.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and manage patient admissions.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to staff.

Skills

Registered Mental Nurse (RMN)

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Clinical Supervision

Medication Administration

Group Facilitation

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Turning Point are one of the largest providers of substance misuse services in England and our range of drug and alcohol services help people recover from addiction and gain control of their lives. As a Registered Nurse in our Smithfield Service you'll make a real difference to the lives of those experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol usage. Passionate about people, you'll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your nursing career.

This role is based in Smithfield Services, our 22-bed specialist in-patient detoxification unit in Manchester city centre. The service offers an evidence-based and clinically safe inpatient detox service which offers Psychosocial Interventions (PSI) alongside the medically managed detox. Our programmes offer a care planned approach based entirely on the recovery model, placing the Service User at the centre of treatment provision.

Running health facilities and services on a not-for-profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care - and our people. So, if you're ambitious and focused on clinical excellence, you can look forward to excellent training and progressing a clinical career with real value.

Role Responsibility

Working as a Registered Nurse, you'll be involved in a range of activities to help us provide the best possible experience to those who come to us for treatment and support. From administering medicationand facilitating groups,to managing admissions and handling discharges, you'll ensure our services are never short of the highest quality. Acting as a professional role model, you will take part in Clinical Supervision and offer clinical and line management supervision to more junior members of staff and act as a mentor for Student Nurses. And all the way through, you'll have access to outstanding training and career development resources, as well as a highly supportive team.

The Ideal Candidate

We are happy to recruit an RMN or a RGN to add to the skills mix of our nursing team. Smithfield also has a great track record for supporting newly qualified nurses with a passion for working in substance misuse through their preceptorship. You will be supported by an experienced practitioner to develop your confidence, refine your skills, values and behaviours allowing you to provide care confidently. The salary for a the role is £29,000 per annum with automatic annual progression to £33,800

In return for your hard work, dedication and commitment, we can offer the opportunity to grow, learn and develop as a nurse. We will provide you with a range of training opportunities as well as the opportunity to gain new experiences through working in a range of other services we have throughout the UK.

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• NMC Registration Renewal fee paid for
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future – we’re proud to have a silver accreditation fromInvestors in People.Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 31 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays.
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to u
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Salary Starting salary £31,059 per annum (Pro Rata)