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SalaryBelmont Recruitment are currently looking for Substance Misuse Nurses, for contract positions that we have based in Wythenshawe, Manchester, working with a private charity.
The role is full time, working Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm for 37.5h a week working within a Substance Misuse charity as a Substance Misuse Nurse. This role is a 3 to 6 month contract initially with extension opportunities available.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you would offer specialist clinical interventions to people who use the services. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and passionate Substance Misuse Nurse to help shape the vision in how we provide clinical services to individuals whose lives have been affected by drugs and alcohol.
Responsibilities:
- Undertake physical and mental health assessments for people who access our services when indicated by clinical need and ensure appropriate sign posting/referral to primary care or appropriate secondary health care services for identified health issues.
- Provide education, health promotion and screening for blood borne viruses (BBV). Provide Hepatitis B vaccinations when indicated.
- Develop therapeutic alliances with people who have Substance Misuse problems and develop effective partnerships with them.
- Provide harm reduction advice to injecting service users, providing information and equipment and ensure all equipment is disposed of safely.
- Record and input client data and information in order that the service operates within contractual, administrative, and financial requirements.
The role is available immediately, and is paying £30.00 per hour.
The applicant must be a Qualified with the NMC, as a Regsitered Mental Health Nurse to be considered for this position - please do not apply if this doesnt apply to you.
We also have other various mental health block bookings in the area. Please contact Daniel Baker at Belmont Recruitment for more information or apply.
Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment;
- Free compliance (DBS, training etc.)
- Single point of contact consultant.
- 24h support.
- Regular communication updates.
- Referal Benefit Scheme.
