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Ref: CS24/MH6

The Role:

Assesses patients, plans and implements individual care programmes and therapeutic interventions in a range of community settings, clinics and hospital.
Provides specialised advice in the community and maintains associated, accurate and timely records.
Manages a caseload and functions as a Care Co-ordinator for service uses with complex drug/alcohol and healthcare needs.
Liaises with other agencies in planning and assessing programmes of care.
Provides individual support for people with substance misuse needs to enable them to live in the community and make their own choices.
Works within an interdisciplinary team to deliver quality care with an emphasis on promoting independence, rehabilitation and harm reduction.
Carries out nursing procedures.
Provides clinical supervision to other staff, students.

You are required 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 need the relevant diploma level specialist training or equivalent as required for the assignment, evidence of continuing professional education, evidence of professional updating.
You need a minimum of two years post registration experience, at least 1 year (within last 6 months) in Substance Misuse Services / in the field of the assignment and crisis management and intervention experience. A mentorship / teaching & assessing qualification and experience in phlebotomy 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.