Job summary Spectrum is recruiting a Substance Misuse Specialist Nurse who will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in Health and Justice. We're looking for a registered nurse with excellent leadership skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders - from pharmacists and practitioners to NHS providers and services. You'll be effective and visible leader for junior staff, maintaining high standards and ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures. With your person-centred approach and commitment to recovery, you'll develop individual care plans based around comprehensive assessment and recovery planning. As a confident communicator, you will thrive whilst carrying out assessments and feel at ease communicating the full range of treatment options to patients. In Spectrum, we don't believe in 'standing still'; we want our staff to challenge existing practice and have the courage to innovate for the good of our patients, so that we can keep on improving. Our substance misuse services are built around a holistic Recovery model. Main duties of the job Work as part of a team to develop individual care plans through comprehensive assessment and recovery planning. Assess individual's health needs using an evidenced based framework and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to the service user's needs. Deliver a range of treatment options including clinical and psychosocial interventions in both a group and 1-1 setting. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health issues and treatment options. Work collaboratively with the GP's, other Nurses and the management team to shape a high-quality service to patients. Provide leadership to junior staff by maintaining professional standards, ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of high-quality care. To undertake the duties of non-medical prescribing within the substance misuse service ensuring compliance with Spectrum's policies. This includes being involved with shift planning, taking appropriate action to adjust staffing levels and to prioritise the workload in accordance with patient need, service demand and the availability of staff. The post holder will be involved with assessing, diagnosing, providing advice and administering care to patients. You will also be expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health issues and treatment options. About us BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE Join our team We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team. Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you Access to NHS Pension Annual leave on your Birthday Welcome payment for some posts Refer a friend scheme Training and Development opportunities Flexible Working Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes Up to 33 days annual leave Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners. We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value. Our Mission Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities Our Vision Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances. Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 847-CW-25-V483 Job locations HMP Durham Durham DH1 3HU Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st level Registered Nurse with current registration with the UK Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC). RCGP level 1 Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Working towards being an Independent Nurse Prescriber Desirable RCGP level 2 Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working autonomously Evidence of supervision of junior staff Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Evidence of participation in clinical supervision (either in the supervised or supervisor role) Person Specification Qualifications Essential 1st level Registered Nurse with current registration with the UK Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC). RCGP level 1 Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Working towards being an Independent Nurse Prescriber Desirable RCGP level 2 Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of working autonomously Evidence of supervision of junior staff Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team Desirable Evidence of participation in clinical supervision (either in the supervised or supervisor role) Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Spectrum Community Health CIC Address HMP Durham Durham DH1 3HU Employer's website https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)