Substance Misuse Experienced Nurse

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Job Title: Substance Misuse Experienced Nurse Specialism: Substance Misuse Job Location: Birmingham, UK Salary: £35 Hourly Salary Type: HourlyExplore this exciting ongoing opportunity as a Substance Misuse Experienced Nurse in the vibrant city of Birmingham, offering a rewarding role with a competitive rate of £35 per hour. Immerse yourself in full-time locum work that brings the ultimate flexibility and variety to your nursing career. Join a key player in substance misuse services and make a vital impact on individuals affected by drug and alcohol dependency. Perks and benefits:

• Full Time Locums: Embrace the freedom of full-time locum work, allowing you to experience different environments and broaden your skillset while maintaining the perfect work-life balance.
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy a highly competitive hourly rate, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.
• Professional Development: Access to continuous professional training opportunities, keeping your skills sharp and enhancing your career prospects.
• Networking Opportunities: Work alongside leading professionals in the field and expand your professional network.
• Positive Impact: Truly make a difference in people’s lives and community well-being.

Job Purpose:As a Substance Misuse Experienced Nurse, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care and support to individuals dealing with drug and alcohol dependency. Contributing to a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will focus on assessments, treatment plans, and interventions to support service users in managing substance use and improving their overall health and well-being.What you will do:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of service users with substance misuse issues.
• Develop and implement personalised treatment plans, employing a holistic and person-centred approach.
• Administer prescribed medications, including opioid substitution therapy, in accordance with clinical guidelines.
• Provide harm reduction advice, including safer injecting practices, overdose prevention, and blood-borne virus screening.
• Collaborate with social workers, mental health professionals, GPs, and other healthcare providers for integrated care.
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and case conferences.
• Engage closely with community support services to support service users on their recovery journey.
•  Identify and manage safeguarding concerns following local policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and create risk management plans to secure the safety of service users and the public.
• Keep precise and timely clinical records as per professional and legal standards.
• Deliver education and advice on harm reduction, relapse prevention, and health improvement initiatives.
• Assist service users in accessing broader health and social care services, such as mental health and housing support.
• Provide training and guidance to colleagues as necessary to enhance service delivery.

Essential Criteria:

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration.
• Previous experience in substance misuse, addictions, or mental health nursing.
• A robust understanding of harm reduction, detoxification, and relapse prevention strategies.
•  Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills suited for engaging with a diverse base of service users.

Desirable Criteria:

• Qualification in addictions, mental health, or public health.
• Experience with community-based substance misuse services.
• Training in motivational interviewing or cognitive-behavioural approaches.

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