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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week (Occasional weekend and evening working)
Job ref
301-IT-24-6239201
Employer
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Inclusion Services
Employer type
NHS
Site
Inclusion Fareham (other bases also available)
Town
Civic Way, Fareham
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust - Inclusion Services logo

County Wide Health and Wellbeing Nurse

Band 6

Job overview

Are you committed to making a positive change and empowering service users to achieve a better quality of life?

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and caring individual to join our team working jointly between Inclusion Recovery Hampshire and Catch 22, drug and alcohol treatment and support services for adults and young people.' 

Inclusion Recovery Hampshire and Catch 22 are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse to join our dynamic team. As a leading community drug and alcohol service provider, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to individuals dealing with substance use issues.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you would provide high quality clinical interventions  including health and wellbeing interventions, blood borne virus screenings and vaccinations, and would support the development of pathways into primary and secondary care for individuals with health related issues associated with their substance use.

Why Join us?

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals dealing with substance use issues.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment that values professional development and growth.
  • Contact us to discuss the benefits package offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications

Main duties of the job

As a Nurse within Inclusion Recovery Hampshire and Catch 22, you'll be an essential part of our holistic care approach, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

We prioritise your growth, offering ongoing training, workshops, and tailored professional development programs. This supportive environment fosters continuous learning in substance use treatment and holistic care approaches, empowering your professional advancement while delivering impactful support to our service users.

You will be employed by Inclusion, part of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and will work collaboratively with our partner Catch 22 in providing health and wellbeing interventions to both adults and young people using drugs and alcohol in Hampshire

Working for our organisation

Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex. We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. 

We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. 

Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:

  • Collaborate closely with doctors, nurses, recovery workers, managers, and allied health colleagues to ensure a multidisciplinary approach and facilitate safe and positive outcomes for service users.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of service users to determine appropriate treatment plans.
  • Offer health and wellbeing interventions, providing guidance and support tailored to individual needs.
  • Facilitate BBV screening and vaccinations, contributing to the overall health improvement of service users.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date records of assessments, interventions, and treatment plans.
  • Contribute to the review of serious incident investigations, providing expertise and insights to enhance learning and improve practice.
  • Participate as a valuable member of the detox panel, considering referrals made and establishing appropriate treatment plans.

We value diversity and understand the importance of work-life balance. We are open to considering part-time, job share, and flexible locations for this role, given the availability of multiple positions across our Hampshire sites. Recognising the potential benefits it brings in fostering a flexible and accommodating work environment, we welcome discussions during the application process regarding part-time or job share possibilities, as well as adjustments to working hours or patterns to suit individual circumstances

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working within drug and alcohol field/addiction treatment
  • Experience of working with adults and young people

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Interest in tackling complex or challenging cases

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Carly Goodson
Job title
Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 1240103
Additional information

If you would like to know more and find out whether joining our dedicated team is for you then please get in touch with Carly Goodson as we would love to hear from you.  

**** We do not accept CVs.  Applications will only be considered if made via the website.****

****This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.****