Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Aspire Drug and Alcohol Services are provided in partnership by Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Trust (RDaSH) and The Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS). We pride ourselves on being innovative and forward thinking, and work closely with the recovery communities we serve to provide flexible, responsive services, which offer the best possible recovery outcomes for all our service users.
New Beginnings is a specialist in-patient detoxification unit for drug and alcohol service users combined with a structured day programme (SDP) accessible to service users undergoing detoxification. The staff on the detoxification unit work as part of an integrated team with the structured day programme staff to offer a comprehensive and seamless programme to service users.
Main duties of the job
He/she will act as a named nurse to a defined allocated shared caseload of service users with a low to high degree of complexity whilst they are undergoing detoxification on the unit under the supervision of the Senior Drug and Alcohol Nurse, Team leader, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Speciality Doctor/Consultant as appropriate.
To link service users with the structured day programme so that they can access a range of group work and recovery support interventions such as access to support with education, training, employment, debt management, housing, sports and diversionary activities and other wrap around services, building strong links with other statutory and non-statutory organisations to increase physical and economic capital for service users.
To work in cooperation with mutual aid groups, providing facilitated access and assertive linkage to these networks.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first-class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
1. Registered Nurse - must hold current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
2. NMC approved mentor and assessing course
3. Evidence of learning beyond registration
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.
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