Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist

Colegio Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús - Martínez - Buenos Aires; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist in a dynamic NHS Trust, providing vital addiction nursing support within the criminal justice system. This role emphasizes timely assessment and intervention for substance misuse patients, fostering community integration and preventing reoffending. Join a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care in a diverse environment, where your expertise will contribute to innovative healthcare solutions. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing addiction challenges, this position offers a fulfilling career path with ample opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Flexible working options

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health and substance misuse disorders.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist addiction nursing support for patients in the criminal justice system.
• Work collaboratively with police, probation, and legal services.

Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Assessment

Teamwork

Risk Management

Leadership

Education

Registered Nurse (RMN/RN)

Teaching and Assessing Qualification

Bachelors Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

About

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We have approximately 7,000 staff who provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire. As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visi www.cnwl.nhs.uk it: (source: Central and North West London NHS Foundation NHS Trust website)

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Key details

Location

SiteMilton Kenyes- ARCAddress33-37 Farthing Grove,TownMilton KenyesPostcodeMK6 4JHMajor / Minor RegionLondon

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanentHoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 0900-1700)

Salary

Salary£46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata if P/T)Salary periodYearlyGrade(NHS AfC: Band 7)

Specialty

Main areaSubstance MisuseInterview date14/05/2025

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist (Band 7) for our ARC-MK (Addiction Recovery Community Milton Keynes) service, working within the Criminal Justice team

As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings

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The aim of the role is to provide specialist Addiction nursing support to facilitate timely assessment, engagement and intervention for patients within the Criminal justice system with substance use needs, supporting integration into the community, preventing reoffending and facilitating engagement to the local community substance misuse team ARC-MK .

The role involves working with a wide range of services such as the police, probation, the court and legal services. Successful candidates will need to have excellent communication skills as well as the flexibility to work alongside these different groups.

Candidates will need to be able to work effectively as part of a team as well as having the skills and confidence to work as individuals in a range of environments. Supervision and consultation is available to the team to support practice. Candidates will need to submit an application for Police vetting clearance and have it approved before a contract can be agreed.

Working for our organisation

Were passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patients own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. Were always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee were hoping to find our future leaders and well support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Also, as a Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist your role will be supporting the day to day operational management of the team with the senior management team.

We are looking for an experienced registered nurse, with knowledge of mental health/ substance misuse disorders and the criminal Justice system and demonstrable experience in specialist assessment and decision making. The role is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for their next experience in managing community addiction services.

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. Were proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see ourBenefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Applicant requirements

warning You must have appropriate UK professional registration. info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Teaching and Assessing qualification ENB 998 / SLICE or equivalent eg: mentorship
• Experience in undertaking Risk Assessments and Risk Management
• Case management experience
• Extensive clinical experience
• Experienced and competent in the supply and administration of CNWL Trust Hepatitis Patient Group Directions
• Experienced in the supply and administration of Hepatitis vaccines
• Experience in supervising junior staff
• Experience in Mental or general Health
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of teaching others and willingness to undertake Teaching and Assessing qualification within six months of commencing post.
• Experience of working in and delivering services to injecting drug users.
• Community Nursing Experience
  
  

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• RMN / RN
• Evidence of continuing personal development and post-registration training in nursing care
• Knowledge and current relevant clinical experience within substance misuse services.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Bachelors degree
• Completed the Non Medical Prescriber course
• Completed the Motivational Interviewing Training Module
• Training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Diploma in Drugs and Alcohol Studies or equivalent qualification
  
  

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Sound clinical knowledge and understanding of current NHS policies and national drug issues/policies.
• Good verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills in order to communicate and negotiate effectively, both inside and outside the Trust.
• Ability to work independently and to prioritise effectively
• Ability to assess and treat people with dual diagnosis
• Evidence of effective leadership and organisational skills.
• Evidence of the ability to work in a changing and stressful situation.
• Evidence of ability to teach/disseminate knowledge and skills
• Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person
• Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
• IT literate: competent using Microsoft Word and able to report clinical activity data on patient information systems.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with stimulant users and people with alcohol problems.
• Experience of group facilitation
• Experience of managing a caseload within the community
• Awareness/knowledge of research skills
• Awareness of counselling models
• Motivational Interviewing skills / Relapse Management skills
  
  

Attitudes and Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Flexible & responsive to a developing service. The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the Equal and Diversity policy at a level appropriate to the job
• Committed to User involvement
• Committed to multidisciplinary team work
  
  

Documents

• Job Description (, 408.6)PDFKB
• Person Spec. (, 416.4)PDFKB
• CNWL Staff Networks (, 320.0)PDFKB
• CNWL Values (, 182.9)PDFKB
• CNWL Reward and Wellbeing Handbook 2020 (, 1.1)PDFMB
• CNWL Staff Charter (, 684.7)PDFKB
• CNWL Culture SCARF Behaviour Framework (, 710.2)PDFKB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameEmily ClareJob titleSector ManagerEmail address [email protected]Telephone number01908 250730

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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