- Morpeth, Northumberland
- Contract
- Extra Benefits
- £22 to £25 /Hr
- Standard
- Expires In 8 days
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse post within Ashington Substance Misuse Service.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive assessment and treatment interventions to individuals who misuse substances, including risk assessment, substance use, social care and psychological effects. To work as an autonomous practitioner in community settings including services users' homes. The post holder will manage a case load and support individuals through their treatment within service. They will also be responsible for supervising junior members of staff and supporting their development.
Applicant requirements
Qualifications and / or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
- Awareness of professional boundaries
Desirable criteria
- Substance misuse related academic qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to recognise and respond to behaviours that are challenging
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Professional knowledge of substance misuse
Apptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Data collection skills
- Demonstrate ability to support and supervise staff
Desirable criteria
- Additional relevant skills
Values
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of evidenced based health and social care interventions.
- Awareness of the changing health agenda for NHS Wales.
- Awareness of local and national substance misuse issues
Desirable criteria
- Specialist awareness of drugs effects and appropriate / available treatment interventions
Other
Essential criteria
- Professional approach, time management skills, change management skills, confidence and ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to make own travel arrangements for work purposes.
Further details / CV submission
- Name- Sumaira Khan
- Job title - Recruiter
- Email address-
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