Job overview
Interview -Weds 26/11/25, and afternoon of Fri 28/11/25.
To work within a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate a range of recovery and abstinence focused interventions for adults presenting at accident and emergency in Stockport because of substance misuse related issues. The post holder will provide intense interventions for frequent attenders at A & E, offer rapid access to treatment for patients, monitor presentations at Stepping Hill Hospital, offer opportunistic brief intervention to patients, offer advice to staff on management of adults presenting at hospital on a frequent basis.
Main duties of the job
This will include undertaking comprehensive assessments of need, individual therapeutic interventions, recovery co-ordination and referral on to support services with a view to reducing overall attendance at A+E and subsequent in-patient admissions. The post holder will work primarily in the community service but also support Stepping Hill Hospital staff in the planned discharge of patients who have been admitted to medical and surgical wards.
The post holder will provide clinical interventions supporting sustained recovery within an ambitious, inspirational and outcome focused culture promoting hope, empowerment and choice.
The post holder will contribute to the services clinic responsibilities for alcohol and other substances (e.g. pre-detox bloods, support for community detoxification BBV screening, clinic room checks, medicines management commensurate with the grade).
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
* Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
* Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
* Access to Continued Professional Development
* Involvement in improvement and research activities
* Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
* Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To contribute to the provision and facilitation of a range of interventions focusing on managing individuals’ recovery capital and increasing their chances of achieving and sustaining abstinence. This will include psychosocial interventions, clinical interventions commensurate with the grade and under the supervision of Senior Nurses, provision of substitute medication where appropriate, support to access mutual aid and peer support networks, support to develop positive community relationships and support to access other services both substance misuse specific (e.g. rehab and community programmes) and mainstream (e.g. housing, employment, education and training.)
Person specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential criteria
* RGN / RMN (Including newly qualified and preceptorship Nurses for whom further training and support will be available)
* Professional registration with NMC
Desirable criteria
* Relevant training in specialist area
* Training in sexual health/blood borne viruses.
* Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake this training.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Experience of assessing clients’ health and social care needs in a drug or alcohol setting.
* The provision of advice and support on health and/or social issues.
* Experience of working with individuals who have drug and/or alcohol problems
* Experience of providing support to vulnerable/socially excluded individuals/groups
* Experience of working as part of a team to achieve a shared vision/goal
Desirable criteria
* Experience of community engagement and service user and carer involvement
* Experience of group programme design and facilitation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of the physical, psychological and health effects of drug and alcohol use and appropriate interventions
* Experience of multidisciplinary working.
* Experience of working with clients on a one to one and/or group work.
* Ability to acknowledge diversity and promote antidiscriminatory practice / equal opportunities
* Knowledge of issues relating to Drug and Alcohol and understanding of the principles of harm minimisation
* Knowledge of the importance of mutual aid and peer support networks
* Understanding of local communities and their diverse health and well-being needs
* Understanding of the recovery and abstinence agenda and ability to apply this to practice.
* An awareness of policies & procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing, and child protection
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of national substance misuse strategy
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
* Awareness of own limitations and how to approach others.
* Ability to work with policies and procedures relating to the organisation.
* Effective time management skills.
* Ability to use information technology systems
* Able to demonstrate full understanding of confidentiality issues and the ability to interpret policy into practice.
* Ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour
* Effective and coherent oral and written communication skills
* Case management skills.
* Able to facilitate and devise education and training programmes
* Ability to communicate drug and alcohol specific knowledge and expertise
* Understanding of recovery capital, asset-based frameworks, building social networks and importance of mutual Aid.
* Ability to work with policies and procedures relating to the organisation.
* Effective time management skills.
* IT skills in relation to data input and statistical monitoring.
Desirable criteria
* Ability to deliver training
* Experience of user involvement in service development
* Venepuncture
* Ability to undertake education and training initiatives
* Alternative therapies.
* Experience of group work design and delivery
Work Related Circumstances
Essential criteria
* Ability to travel to different work locations.
* Ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
Desirable criteria
* Car owner / driver
📝 Application support - We also offer virtual application support sessions each month, where you will learn some hints and tips to support you in completing your application form. To secure your place, and to find out more visit the on our website.
🌍 Sponsorship Information - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the
📬 After You Apply - Once your application is submitted, you’ll receive updates via email. Shortlisting is based on how well you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and invitations will be sent by email.
✅ If You're Offered the Role - If successful, the hiring manager will contact you directly with a verbal offer. They will then notify the Recruitment Team and submit the necessary paperwork. You’ll receive a formal conditional offer via email
🔍 Pre-Employment Checks - To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre-employment checks in line with. These include:
* Identity verification
* Right to work check
* Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role)
* Professional registration and/or qualification check
* Occupational health assessment
* Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
🚀 Once Checks Are Complete -
The Recruitment Team will coordinate with you and the hiring manager to confirm a start date. You’ll be booked onto a Trust Welcome Session and receive your Pennine Care NHS Terms and Conditions.
📣 Additional Information -
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to help us grow, innovate, and improve.
If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 716 3181 as early as possible so we can support you.
Please note:
* We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. Hiring managers should not be contacted directly.
* We may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as soon as possible.