About the role:
1. Assure that integrated pathways are in place for service users who require treatment for their health needs relating to their addiction and that the clinical model is effective and in line with CGL policy and national guidance
2. Implement/maintain an immunisation and vaccination scheme to help combat blood borne virus (BBV) and other infectious diseases and provide advice and information to other professionals on BBV and the care of individuals with drug and alcohol issues
3. Undertake regular CPD and create an environment that encourages your team to learn and develop and disseminate information to your team from the senior operational and clinical management teams
4. Ensure that all clinical services are delivered to a high standard in line with national guidance and CGL policies, procedures and best practice adhering to CQC Essential Standards
5. Manage the clinical aspects of implementations of new clinical developments within the service as required
6. Effectively manage and develop all nursing staff and participate in the core training programme as and when required and be an active support for your peers within the region/organisation
7. Attend, organise and chair (as required) relevant clinical advisory groups and committees and partnership meetings, to ensure appropriate representation of services
8. Work alongside the Lead Doctor (and or Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)) to formulate, plan and implement individual treatment programmes to ensure safety and optimise outcomes for service users. This will include supporting nurses assisting detoxifications from substances across operational sites.
About you:
9. Valid registration with the NMC and a current pin
10. Significant experience of working in the health/social care field ideally within substance misuse
11. Experience of working and managing people/teams in the clinical services and substance misuse, social care fields
12. An in-depth knowledge of clinical interventions for use with a range of service users
13. Knowledge of different treatment models and harm minimisation interventions
14. In depth knowledge of the regulatory framework within which the clinical services and the organisation operate
15. Awareness of, and ability to work within, clinical legislation in relation to service users
16. Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written with good IT skills
17. Able to manage in a facilitative and coaching style
18. Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals, agencies, and internal/external stakeholders
19. Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
20. Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
21. Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others
What we will give to you:
22. 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
23. Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
24. Contributory pension scheme
25. Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee
26. Dedicated and protected professional development time
27. Regional Lead Nurse Clinical and Peer support meetings
28. Access to excellent training programmes including the RCNi learning platform
29. A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
30. A friendly and supportive team
31. National Nurse meetings
32. Training, career development & progression opportunities
33. Protected monthly CPD
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.