At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults affected by substance use through holistic treatment planning and clinical interventions.
- Company: Join Turning Point, a not-for-profit health and social care provider with a focus on positive change.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days paid holiday, flexible working, and comprehensive professional development support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and access to ongoing training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your nursing skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
The predicted salary is between 37314 - 42883 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse (RGN) or RMN to join Turning Point’s CQC Outstanding rated Substance Use Services across Leicestershire and Rutland. Running health facilities and services on a not–for–profit basis, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people. So, if you’re ambitious and focused on substance use, progress a Specialist Substance Use Nurse career with real value.
Role Responsibility
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with adults who are affected by substance use, you will support holistic treatment planning and formative assessment and play a vital role in the delivery of person-centred clinical interventions. As a Specialist Substance Use Nurse you will deliver clinics which will include completing and providing health and wellbeing assessments either remotely or face to face, during which you will also provide tailored and responsive health and wellbeing advice, liaison with other professionals, facilitate referrals into other health related services which may include primary care, hepatology, mental health services, smoking cessation, weight management and sexual health as examples.
As part of this dynamic nursing role, you will be expected to deliver a variety of needs led clinical interventions. These may include the following:
- Fibroscan exams as part of liver health screening
- Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
- Blood Borne Virus (BBV) screening
- Administration of vaccinations and both intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
- Take venous blood samples to support the delivery of a phlebotomy service
- Support medication dispensing and monitoring during medically assisted detox
We would welcome applications from any registered nurse who is passionate about improving health and wellbeing and wishes to develop their skills, knowledge, and experience within substance use. A tailored induction and training package dependent on your experience will be offered in addition to support with continued professional development. You will be provided with both one to one and peer clinical supervision, access to a National Prescribers and Clinicians meeting, staff and practice development forums and allocated time for continuous professional development.
As an employee you will have access to RCNi to assist with revalidation, indemnity insurance and support from the Clinical Operations Manager, Clinical Lead (Consultant Psychiatrist) and Turning Point’s National Chief Pharmacist. The role may entail running clinics throughout Leicester City, Leicestershire & Rutland, the ability to travel and work flexibly is essential.
The Ideal Candidate
You will need to be a qualified nurse registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council. As an employee you will have access to RCNi to assist with revalidation, indemnity insurance and support and supervision from the nurse manager and clinical lead. And of course, we’re looking for a Nurse who loves talking to people with different needs, is genuinely interested in helping them, and possesses a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience.
About us
As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer. We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.
What Benefits Will I Receive?
We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:
- 25 days’ paid holiday a year + Bank Holidays, increasing with each year of service up to 27 days + Bank Holidays. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.
Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following this link to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.
Specialist Substance Use Nurse in Leicester employer: Turning Point UK
Turning Point is an outstanding employer dedicated to improving health and wellbeing in the community. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer tailored training, continuous professional development opportunities, and a supportive work culture that values recognition and celebration. Our not-for-profit model ensures that every penny is reinvested into our services and our people, making this a truly rewarding place to advance your career as a Specialist Substance Use Nurse in Leicestershire and Rutland.
