Substance Misuse Nurse

Archer Resourcing; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Substance Misuse Nurse in London. In this role, you will provide high-quality clinical assessment and treatment to individuals dealing with substance misuse. Responsibilities include developing patient care plans, maintaining records, and conducting risk assessments, all while adhering to high standards in nursing care.

Benefits

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience with substance misuse health issues.
• Enhanced DBS within the last 12 months or willingness to complete.
• Knowledge of safe medication storage and administration.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, and implementing individualized patient care plans.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and facilitating decision-making.
• Carrying out risk assessments and providing high-standard care.

Skills

Communication

Risk Assessment

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Education

Current NMC Registration

Minimum 2 Years Post Registration Experience

Job description

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As a Substance Misuse Nurse, you will be providing high quality clinical assessment and treatment to individuals facing issues with substance misuse. You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring that the delivery of nursing care is of a high standard, and inline with the standards set out in the NMC code of conduct.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assessing, planning, and implementing individualised patient care plans
• Maintaining accurate patient records
• Participating in effective assessment of care needs, providing a high standard of care to clients
• Carrying out risk assessments
• Leading and facilitating decision making

Requirements:

• Current and valid registration with the NMC
• A minimum of 2 years post registration experience
• Knowledge of the health issues related to substance misuse
• Enhanced DBS, dated within the last 12 months. On the update service? You could be fast tracked through our recruitment process today .
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS if you do not currently hold one.
• Excellent written and verbal communication ability
• Knowledge of safe storage and administration of medication

Working with Archer Resourcing Ltd:

We have been helping all health care professionals find exciting new roles for a number of years, so we know exactly where to look when it comes to sourcing the best opportunities. We operate across the UK, and, with amazing relationships with the biggest employers in UK social care, we give you the best chance of landing your next role.

We have a reputation for recruiting efficiently, however, we can only respond to candidates who meet the exact requirements of the position. If you have any queries about a role or application, then please call Archer direct on the provided contact details.

We also offer a £250 referral bonus should you know of anyone who may be interested.