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Nurse (Substance Misuse - Community)

£18.80ph London

A band 5 nurse to work with service users with complex substance misuse needs in the community, in the home and in hospital settings .

Ref: CS23/MH5

Assesses patients, plans and implements individual care programmes and therapeutic interventions in a range of community settings including clinics and hospitals.
Manages a caseload and functions as a Care Co-ordinator for service uses with complex drug/alcohol and healthcare needs.
Works within an interdisciplinary team to deliver quality care with an emphasis on promoting independence, rehabilitation and harm minimisation.
Carries out nursing procedures.
May provide clinical supervision to more junior staff, students.

You will need to be registered on the appropriate part of the NMC register as required for the assignment: RN (Mental Health ) RN3, RN4 or RN1, RN2

You will also need at least 6 months experience in Substance Misuse Services and current (within last 6 months) evidence based practice within a substance misuse service appropriate to the assignment. If newly qualified (within the last year) you will be required to provide evidence that a preceptorship programme has been completed successfully. A mentorship / teaching & assessing qualification is desirable but not required.

Bridges Healthcare is committed to the career development of its staff and offers opportunities in training and development. Successful applicants will receive ongoing supervisions and support. Benefits include: excellent rates of pay, holiday and enhanced pay, the opportunity to work flexibly and a commitment to training and personal development. Working hours are flexible depending on the requirements of the client but consistency of availability is required in order to provide continuity of care.

Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced level CRB check.

Bridges Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer.
 

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