Registered Nurse

NHS Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the Perth & Kinross Integrated Drugs & Alcohol Recovery Team. This role involves assessing and treating patients with substance use issues, utilizing evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments and agencies to ensure comprehensive care, focusing on recovery and harm reduction. With a supportive team environment and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Generous NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental salary progression

27 days annual leave plus public holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse role focused on drug and alcohol recovery.
• Participate in assessments and treatment planning for patients.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team for patient assessment.
• Utilize motivational strategies in treatment delivery.

Skills

Patient focused

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Registered Nurse (Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2)

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are:

IDART is a Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership multi-disciplinary community-based team which provides seamless support for individuals with drug and/or alcohol Issues.

The philosophy of care for IDART:

IDART believes that by providing a range of evidence-based treatments and interventions, targeted at a person’s specific and unique needs, will enable them to make informed and realistic decision regarding their Drug & Alcohol use.

The aim of IDART:

• To stop or reduce the intake of either Drug and Alcohol and prevent further harm, to either an individual, family member or community;
• To identify carers and offer support;
• To ensure harm reduction is offered to each individual at the point of contact;
• To create a Recovery Oriented System of Care that all can experience a positive experience;
• The service works on the basis of recovery which can be defined as an individual process;
• To reduce the number of non-fatal overdoses and Drug related deaths.

The Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse in the Perth & Kinross Integrated Drugs & Alcohol Recovery Team with opportunity to participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients with a drug and/or alcohol problem. Along with the opportunity to participate in the delivery and administration of buvidal which is an injectable form of buprenorphine, an opiate substitution therapy and other related treatments. Perth & Kinross Integrated Drugs & Alcohol Recovery Team, provide Tier 3 and Tier 4 care to patients with drug and/or alcohol problems.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the assessment and treatment of patients referred. The utilisation of motivational strategies will be a key part of the treatment delivered by the post holder. The focus of the treatment provided will be the recovery of the patient. The post holder will have a role in liaising with social work teams, primary care, residential units and other partner agencies as part of the post.

The Perth & Kinross Integrated Drugs & Alcohol Recovery Team includes community substance use team which works across the area and Kinclaven in patient substance misuse unit based at Murray Royal Hospital

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register

What We Love to See

• Patient focused with a flexible problem-solving attitude
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, and with other departments
• High attention to detail in all aspects of your work

• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and confidently at all levels (both verbally and in writing)
• Ability to organise, prioritise own workload and to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to implement, and ensure compliance with company policies & procedures
• Team Player

Benefits Which Matter

As a valued employee of NHS Tayside, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
• Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus public holidays
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Working with eclectic individuals
• Open, honest and fun environment - where the leadership style is affiliative and coaching

Come and check us out!

Informal enquiries to: Anne Fleming [e-mail]. 01738 564261

Hours of work are: 37 hours, per week

Fixed Term/ Secondment for 6 months

Internal candidates: *Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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