The Inclusion service of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialist Recovery Nurse to deliver clinical and therapeutic care to people affected by drug and alcohol use. The work covers health assessments, blood-borne virus screening and community detoxification, alongside support for families within a multi-disciplinary team. Some clinical work may be needed at other Hampshire-based Inclusion services, so willingness to travel is essential. Applicants must be registered nurses with experience of drug and alcohol treatment.
What the job involves
- Deliver treatment interventions including health assessments, BBV screening and detox programmes
- Lead BBV provision and health screening clinics
- Manage a caseload of service users who use drugs and/or alcohol
- Assess and manage risk dynamically
- Develop evidence-based care plans and active recovery plans
- Safeguard children and adults and uphold confidentiality and equality policies
- Liaise with external agencies including GPs, probation and housing
- Provide clinical supervision and support and train staff in healthcare procedures
- Train professionals, families and carers
- Support community detoxification and work towards non-medical prescribing
- Offer needle exchange and harm minimisation advice
- Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service development
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Registered nurse
Experience
- Knowledge and/or experience of the drug and alcohol treatment field
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong knowledge of BBV, physical health screening and detoxification
- Solid understanding of safeguarding and risk management
Other
- Willingness to travel to other Hampshire-based Inclusion services
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
