Substance Misuse Nurse

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team. In this impactful role, you will conduct health assessments, provide education on health promotion, and develop supportive relationships with service users facing substance misuse challenges. The organization values professional development and offers a range of benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, wellness programs, and generous holiday allowances. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and have the skills to support individuals in their recovery journey, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid weekly ‘Wellness’ hour

Contributory pension scheme

Annual reimbursement of NMC fees

Dedicated professional development time

Access to training programmes

Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays

Supportive team environment

Protected monthly CPD time

Competitive nursing pay

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with recent post-qualification experience and current PIN.
• Knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and ensure appropriate referrals.
• Provide education on health promotion and administer vaccinations.
• Develop therapeutic alliances with individuals experiencing substance misuse.

Skills

Clinical Auditing

Health Promotion

Harm Reduction Knowledge

Assessment and Recovery Planning

Empathy and Professional Integrity

Education

First Level Registered Nurse

Job description

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Responsibilities:

1. Undertake physical and mental health assessments for people accessing our services based on clinical need, and ensure appropriate signposting/referral to primary or secondary healthcare services for identified health issues.
2. Provide education, health promotion, and screening for blood-borne viruses (BBV). Administer Hepatitis B vaccinations when indicated.
3. Contribute to CGL’s Naloxone Strategy by training staff and service users in Naloxone use, and ensure Naloxone distribution to service users at every opportunity.
4. Develop therapeutic alliances with individuals experiencing substance misuse problems and foster effective partnerships.
5. Regularly review procedures to promote best and evidence-based practices in line with UK Guidelines on Clinical Management, NICE guidance, and CGL protocols.
6. Provide harm reduction advice to injecting service users, including information and equipment, ensuring safe disposal of all equipment.
7. Record and input client data accurately to meet contractual, administrative, and financial requirements.

About you:

1. First level registered nurse with recent relevant post-qualification experience and a current PIN.
2. Experience working within drug and alcohol treatment (desirable but not essential).
3. Knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions.
4. Ability to assess, develop recovery plans, and write reports for service users.
5. Skills in clinical auditing to evaluate and improve service quality.
6. Professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards service users and stakeholders.
7. Understanding of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers, and other professionals.

What we offer:

1. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year of service, capped at 30 days.
2. Paid weekly ‘Wellness’ hour, access to the ‘Wellness’ hub, and Employee Assistance Programme.
3. Contributory pension scheme.
4. Annual reimbursement of NMC fees.
5. Dedicated professional development time.
6. Access to training programmes, including RCNi learning platform.
7. Benefits such as discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
8. A supportive and friendly team environment.
9. Protected monthly CPD time.
10. Competitive nursing pay aligned with NHS Agenda for Change pay bands.

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