registered nurse Rochdale, England
Job description
Job overview
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of patients presenting with issues related to illicit drug use and/or alcohol care needs and development, devising, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, both for a specific group of patients as the named care provider and in supporting the care of all patients.
The post holder will be expected to provide clinical expertise and knowledge, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, treatment and management of the client group: drug & alcohol users, this includes those with increasing risk, those who are experiencing harm as well as those who are dependent. They will provide hospital to home detoxification, and also work across the hospital offering advice, treatment, management and discharge outcomes for dependent drinkers and drug users.
They will monitor and improve standards of care through, supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the provision of skilled professional leadership. They will actively contribute to the clinical governance processes within the service. The post holder will support the work of the Trustwide Alcohol Steering Group to improve care and reduce drug & alcohol related harm. .
Main duties of the job
To establish and maintain effective communication with patient/carers and families about complex matters providing a warm welcoming and enabling environment to support therapeutic relationships
Develop specialist knowledge, in area of practise, underpinned by theory
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care and adjust the programmes of care where indicated along with maintaining the health, safety and security of self and others in own work area
Contribute to the development of services
Contribute to quality improvement
Support patients, carers and staffs equality, diversity and rights
Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practice
Plan, allocate, assess, deliver interventions and provide feedback to team members
Maintain and support the efficient use of physical and /or financial resources
Practice in accordance with the professional, ethical and legal framework for nursing
Ability to work flexibly and unsocial hours to meet the demands of the service
Working for our organisation
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small and friendly existing team and to support them in the development of services for patients presenting with drug & alcohol related issues. The team are based in the Urgent Care Centre at Rochdale Infirmary and work with patients that present across all wards and departments both at Rochdale Infirmary and other Care Organisations across the NCA. The role is varied and interesting with multiagency working, outreach work and opportunities to shape future service development and delivery mechanisms.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached document for full details of job description and person specification for Drug & Alcohol Nurse Specialist.
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
If you are an International Nurse without a current NMC PIN, please do not apply for this role. To find out more about the current international nursing opportunities available to you here at the NCA, please contact [email protected]
Person specification
Essential & Desirable Criteria
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2)
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
- Evidence of experience in delivering training
- Demonstrates evidence based clinical knowledge of specialty (Drugs & Alcohol)
- Experience of delivering Drug & Alcohol related interventions within a clinical setting.
- IT Skills
- Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing
- Be an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to coordinate your workload and supervise members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of mentorship qualification
- Specialist Practitioner Qualification
- Experience of the use of clinical systems
- Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus
- Ability to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care
Degree / diploma in nursing studies(or equivalent nursing qualification and experience)
Essential criteria
- Degree / diploma in nursing studies(or equivalent nursing qualification and experience)
We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from everyone. We value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge, and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of our local community. If you are disabled and require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team to discuss.
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Applicant requirements
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.
