Job summary Bexley Community Drug and Alcohol Service (Pier Road Project) are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, caring, and creative nurses from any discipline to come and join us. You will be working within an exciting and fast paced environment that provides high quality addictions and recovery care to a diverse service user group. The service is a partnership between NHS and voluntary services, and we work as a single service to get the highest quality of outcomes for residents over the age of 18 in Bexley. We are looking to recruit a Band 5 or experienced Band 6 nurse of any discipline to be core members of the multi-disciplinary team, participating in the provision of on-going assessments, care planning, treatment, and support of people with drug and alcohol issues to promote health, independence, and recovery. Main duties of the job To lead the clinical management of a care package to individuals who use our services, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. To co-ordinate and monitor the delivery of person-centred healthcare to a designated group of people who use our services, using complex clinical decision making where appropriate and responding to changes in presentation/ situation appropriately. To promote shared decision making with service user/relatives/carers, as appropriate, in terms of involvement in all aspects of their care. To deliver individual and group therapy utilising CBT skills. To ensure provision of the necessary physical care to help people who use our services i.e.: alcohol assessments, BBV interventions, pabrinex, medication administration physical observations. Harm reduction interventions About us South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient, and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Lambeth, Richmond and Wandsworth Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £34,521 to £50,697 a year development post, salary dependant on experience and knowledge Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 334-NUR-6804756-LF Job locations Pier Road Project- Bexley Addictions service Erith Health Centre, 50 Pier road Erith / Bexley DA8 1RQ Job description Job responsibilities Qualifications Essential Requirements Registered Nurse any discipline (for band 6- with considerable post qualification experience which would include Significant clinical experience working with people with substance misuse related problems and evidence of commitment to harm reduction interventions) A/I Evidence of continuing professional development and training (band 6: relevant to substance misuse work and harm reduction activity) A/I Willingness to work towards an NMP qualification if not yet achieved A/I Desirable Requirements Diploma or degree level qualification in addictions or related area of practice such as CBT, dual diagnosis, etc. A/I Non-Medical Prescriber A/I Mentorship Qualifications and updates A/I Experience Essential Requirements Experience and evidence of ability to produce formal written reports, presentations. (at band 6 draft policies/ guidance documents for consultation) A/I Experience of supervising staff or students A/I Experience of using word processing and database use as well as a willingness to improve existing skill base A/I Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team A/I Experience of liaison with statutory and non-statutory services A/I Desirable Requirements Experience of working in the community A/I Experience working in community Drug and alcohol service Experience of the management of clients with complex needs A/I Phlebotomy training A/I Knowledge / Skills Essential Requirements A thorough understanding of harm reduction in relation to injecting behaviour as well as safer sexual practices A/I Knowledge of potential physical, psycho-social problems among this client group and appropriate interventions to address them A/I Knowledge of crack/stimulant interventions A/I Knowledge of PIEDs interventions A/I Knowledge of NPS/club drugs interventions A/I Strong understanding of harm reduction, and relapse prevention in relation to substance misuse and planning recovery A/I An understanding of the current issues affecting substance misuse service users and services A/I Effective assessment and engagement skills A/I Effective care planning skills A/I Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate with clients to influence positive outcomes A/I Ability to be flexible and thrive in a rapidly changing environment A/I Ability to organise and manage time effectively and work autonomously A/I Ability to work effectively with clients with drug/alcohol assessments prioritise referrals A/I Ability to effectively evaluate care using audit and outcome measurements A/I IT skills in relation to clinical notes and report writing A/I Ability to work autonomously and lead on development and maintenance of different areas of practice within the service. Desirable Requirements Experience of and skills in delivering training A/I Experience of supervising/managing junior staff and students A/I Job description Job responsibilities Qualifications Essential Requirements Registered Nurse any discipline (for band 6- with considerable post qualification experience which would include Significant clinical experience working with people with substance misuse related problems and evidence of commitment to harm reduction interventions) A/I Evidence of continuing professional development and training (band 6: relevant to substance misuse work and harm reduction activity) A/I Willingness to work towards an NMP qualification if not yet achieved A/I Desirable Requirements Diploma or degree level qualification in addictions or related area of practice such as CBT, dual diagnosis, etc. A/I Non-Medical Prescriber A/I Mentorship Qualifications and updates A/I Experience Essential Requirements Experience and evidence of ability to produce formal written reports, presentations. (at band 6 draft policies/ guidance documents for consultation) A/I Experience of supervising staff or students A/I Experience of using word processing and database use as well as a willingness to improve existing skill base A/I Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team A/I Experience of liaison with statutory and non-statutory services A/I Desirable Requirements Experience of working in the community A/I Experience working in community Drug and alcohol service Experience of the management of clients with complex needs A/I Phlebotomy training A/I Knowledge / Skills Essential Requirements A thorough understanding of harm reduction in relation to injecting behaviour as well as safer sexual practices A/I Knowledge of potential physical, psycho-social problems among this client group and appropriate interventions to address them A/I Knowledge of crack/stimulant interventions A/I Knowledge of PIEDs interventions A/I Knowledge of NPS/club drugs interventions A/I Strong understanding of harm reduction, and relapse prevention in relation to substance misuse and planning recovery A/I An understanding of the current issues affecting substance misuse service users and services A/I Effective assessment and engagement skills A/I Effective care planning skills A/I Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate with clients to influence positive outcomes A/I Ability to be flexible and thrive in a rapidly changing environment A/I Ability to organise and manage time effectively and work autonomously A/I Ability to work effectively with clients with drug/alcohol assessments prioritise referrals A/I Ability to effectively evaluate care using audit and outcome measurements A/I IT skills in relation to clinical notes and report writing A/I Ability to work autonomously and lead on development and maintenance of different areas of practice within the service. Desirable Requirements Experience of and skills in delivering training A/I Experience of supervising/managing junior staff and students A/I Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse any discipline (for band 6- with considerable post qualification experience which would include lengthy clinical experience working with people with substance misuse related problems and evidence of commitment to harm reduction interventions Evidence of continuing professional development and training (band 6: relevant to substance misuse work and harm reduction activity Desirable Diploma or degree level qualification in addictions or related area of practice such as CBT, dual diagnosis, etc Non-Medical Prescriber A/I Experience Essential Experience and evidence of ability to produce formal written reports, presentations and draft policies for consultation Experience of using word processing and database use as well as a willingness to improve existing skill base Experience of liaison with statutory and non-statutory services Desirable Experience of working in the community Experience of the management of clients with complex needs knowledge and skills Essential A thorough understanding of harm reduction in relation to injecting behaviour as well as safer sexual practices Knowledge of potential physical, psycho-social problems among this client group and appropriate interventions to address them Strong understanding of harm reduction, and relapse prevention in relation to substance misuse and planning recovery Ability to be flexible and thrive in a rapidly changing environment Ability to work autonomously and lead on development and maintenance of different areas of practice within the service Desirable Experience of and skills in delivering training Experience of supervising/managing junior staff and students Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse any discipline (for band 6- with considerable post qualification experience which would include lengthy clinical experience working with people with substance misuse related problems and evidence of commitment to harm reduction interventions Evidence of continuing professional development and training (band 6: relevant to substance misuse work and harm reduction activity Desirable Diploma or degree level qualification in addictions or related area of practice such as CBT, dual diagnosis, etc Non-Medical Prescriber A/I Experience Essential Experience and evidence of ability to produce formal written reports, presentations and draft policies for consultation Experience of using word processing and database use as well as a willingness to improve existing skill base Experience of liaison with statutory and non-statutory services Desirable Experience of working in the community Experience of the management of clients with complex needs knowledge and skills Essential A thorough understanding of harm reduction in relation to injecting behaviour as well as safer sexual practices Knowledge of potential physical, psycho-social problems among this client group and appropriate interventions to address them Strong understanding of harm reduction, and relapse prevention in relation to substance misuse and planning recovery Ability to be flexible and thrive in a rapidly changing environment Ability to work autonomously and lead on development and maintenance of different areas of practice within the service Desirable Experience of and skills in delivering training Experience of supervising/managing junior staff and students 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 South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust Address Pier Road Project- Bexley Addictions service Erith Health Centre, 50 Pier road Erith / Bexley DA8 1RQ Employer's website https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)