Recovery Nurse – BBV & Community Detox

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider in the UK is looking for a Bank Specialist Recovery Nurse in Newport. The successful candidate will provide drug and alcohol treatment, develop service protocols, and maintain effective liaison with agencies. A professional nursing qualification and significant experience working with drug users are essential. This role emphasizes community health and aims to improve the lives of service users while supporting diversity and inclusion in healthcare practices.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience of working with drug users and as a qualified registered nurse.
• A sound knowledge of drugs and their effects.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clinical service to drug users consistent with their needs.
• Develop and maintain effective liaison with other agencies.
• Contribute to the development of service protocols and policies.

Skills

Ability to work with drug/alcohol users in a community environment

Education

A professional Nursing qualification with additional qualifications and experience in providing BBV services

Job description

A leading health and social care provider in the UK is looking for a Bank Specialist Recovery Nurse in Newport. The successful candidate will provide drug and alcohol treatment, develop service protocols, and maintain effective liaison with agencies. A professional nursing qualification and significant experience working with drug users are essential. This role emphasizes community health and aims to improve the lives of service users while supporting diversity and inclusion in healthcare practices.