Senior Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse

Senior Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse - Nurse Manager

Location: HMP Downview

Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum

The Forward Trust are a UK leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment services to offenders. We deliver treatment and recovery support - in prisons and in the community - which helps people move away from addiction and crime. These services provide a variety of support, including advice, counselling, group work and intensive treatment.

The Role

To provide high-quality clinical assessment and treatment to substance dependant clients in a residential setting, working in a multi-disciplinary team.

You will ensure the delivery and monitoring of high standards of nursing care and relevant Substance Misuse interventions to all Service Users in accordance with the standards set out in the NMC Code of Conduct.

As a Senior Nurse, you will demonstrate leadership and undertake managerial responsibilities when required.

What are we looking for?

• A Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
• Evidence of personal development since entering the NMC register
• Previous experience of managing a staff team
• Knowledge of the safe storage and administration of medication
• Knowledge and ability to comply with the NMC Code of Conduct
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and act accordingly if concerns present themselves
• Ability and knowledge to carry out risk assessments and management
• Strong IT Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records within the standards required locally, the Forward Trust and NMC
• Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure
• Understand the different roles within a multidisciplinary team and be able to work effectively within this
• Ability to provide and accept feedback, support and clinical supervision
• Knowledge and an awareness of health issues related to Substance Misuse
• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to travel to other sites
• Committed approach to continuous professional development and the revalidation process
• Dignified and holistic approach to care
• Leadership skills (motivating, use of initiative, change management)
• Ability to lead and facilitate decision-making processes
• Organisational skills
• Experience of working within a secure environment
• Experience working within a recovery model
• Ability to provide and coordinate clinical and management supervision
• Audit process and an ability to use audit tools
• Working knowledge of SystmOne
• Critical Analysis and Research Skills
• Familiarity with Blood Bourne Viruses

What we offer

Alongside Simply Health coverage, and a contributory pension scheme to assist employees with their general health and well-being. We offer:

• NMC Pin paid
• Revalidation Appraisal online portfolio including a journal subscription
• 6 days of CPD per year
• Mentorship opportunities
• Retention interviews
• Support with your revalidation
• Training opportunities and career development
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (Pro rata'd for Part Time Employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website where you can complete your application.