Job summary An opportunity has arisen within the Community Drug and Alcohol Team for a Community Substance Misuse Nurse to join a developing Substance Misuse Service. The Community Substance Misuse Nurse will take responsibility for the effective care management of a clinical caseload of clients with substance misuse problems, including those with more complex health needs including co-occurring mental health/substance misuse and physical health complications. This post is advertised as a Band 6, however applicants who do not currently hold all the necessary competencies to a Band 6 level are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 75% of the top of Band 6 will be payable during the 12 months. Applicants would be supported to develop their competencies required to fulfil the role within 12 months. Following successful completion and successful attainment of skills and competences for the role, the post holder will then be paid at band 6 (minimum point on the scale). Failure to achieve the competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment. Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced Nurse within the Substance Misuse field to manage a caseload of clients with complex needs including related physical and mental health concerns. The post holder will also undertake community based detoxification programmes, and have an active role in the effective management of BBV's. To support the Team Leader in providing clinical leadership and supervision, particularly in regard to complex health needs and to act up for the Team Leader during periods of short-term absence. To work in conjunction with the Team Leader and take the lead on agreed areas in the overall development, monitoring and evaluation of the service.To work in close collaboration with other partner agencies and act as a source of specialist advice in regard to individual service user care and service delivery. The role also involves working with significant others, and working within an overall recovery focused treatment model. The team works closely with other specialist statutory and third sector substance misuse agencies. Experience in adult mental health and/or general health care settings would also be an advantage. The post holder will be involved with key areas of practice and service development, and strengthen links with partner agencies in mental health and general care settings. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes. Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 06 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 100-NMR335-0824-B Job locations Gorwelion Day Hospital Aberystwyth SY23 1HB Job description Job responsibilities The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews to be held on 27/11/2024 You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Job description Job responsibilities The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews to be held on 27/11/2024 You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary. https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential RMN/RGN Additional Specialist Knowledge in Substance Misuse Treatment Interventions to diploma level study or equivalent experience Desirable Qualification or accreditation in Supervision Experience Essential Substantial experience in substance misuse or mental health field in a clinical capacity Proven experience of working with persons with substances misuse and mental health problems Working in community setting Contributing to clinical practice/service developments Desirable Recent experience in health/social care agency Experience of working in a supervisory capacity Language skills Desirable Welsh speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential RMN/RGN Additional Specialist Knowledge in Substance Misuse Treatment Interventions to diploma level study or equivalent experience Desirable Qualification or accreditation in Supervision Experience Essential Substantial experience in substance misuse or mental health field in a clinical capacity Proven experience of working with persons with substances misuse and mental health problems Working in community setting Contributing to clinical practice/service developments Desirable Recent experience in health/social care agency Experience of working in a supervisory capacity Language skills Desirable Welsh speaker (Level 1) 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Gorwelion Day Hospital Aberystwyth SY23 1HB Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)