Overview
Substance Misuse Nurse
Specialism: Community
Job Location: Sittingbourne, UK
Salary: Competitive Hourly
Salary Type: Ongoing
We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Substance Misuse Nurse to join our dynamic community team in Sittingbourne. This role promises flexible, full-time engagement with a competitive hourly wage that rewards your expertise. Seize the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying the benefits and rewards of locum work.
Perks and benefits:
* Enjoy competitive pay that recognises your expertise and dedication. Your skills and commitment are highly valued here, and we ensure our compensation reflects that.
* This opportunity provides the ideal platform for professional growth in a fulfilling role. Expand your career while making a difference in the community you serve.
* Flexible shifts mean you can balance your personal and work life with ease. Spend time doing what you love both within and outside of work.
* Join a vibrant work environment where support and teamwork are at the forefront. We believe in fostering a culture where collaboration and camaraderie lead the way.
* Experience the variety and challenge each day brings, broadening your skills and making a real difference. Encounter a range of situations and challenges that keep your work interesting and meaningful.
What you will do
* Manage a clinical caseload of individuals with substance misuse issues, providing holistic, person-centred care and support.
* Conduct comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments, and develop, implement, and review care plans tailored to individual needs.
* Plan and deliver community-based detoxification programmes, including alcohol and opiate detox, supporting safe medication management such as opiate substitute treatment.
* Promote harm reduction strategies, including naloxone distribution and Blood Borne Virus (BBV) screening and vaccinations.
* Work collaboratively with mental health, physical health, social care services, and third-sector partners to ensure integrated care pathways.
* Provide clinical leadership and supervision within the team, supporting colleagues and acting up for the Team Leader during short-term absences.
* Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records in line with professional standards and organisational policies.
* Facilitate and co-facilitate group sessions aimed at recovery and health promotion.
* Communicate effectively and empathetically with service users, families, carers, and professionals, maintaining a non-judgmental approach.
* Contribute to service development, monitoring, and evaluation to improve care delivery and outcomes.
Qualifications and Registration
* – Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN) with current NMC registration.
* Degree or diploma in substance misuse or equivalent qualification desirable.
* Evidence of KSF/DANOS competencies relevant to the role.
Experience
* Substantial experience working in substance misuse or mental health nursing, preferably in community settings.
* Experience managing complex caseloads involving co-occurring mental and physical health conditions.
* Proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Experience in clinical leadership or supervisory roles is advantageous.
Sittingbourne, a charming corner of the UK, offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. With its excellent transport links, picturesque surroundings, and welcoming community, it’s a fantastic place to live and work. Join us to enhance your professional journey in this lovely town.
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