Job summary
- Main area
- Substance Misuse Services - Harm Reduction Team
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-NMR368-0424
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 1 x East (Wrexham / Flintshire)
- Town
- 1 x (Wrexham / Flintshire)
- Salary
- £35,922 - £43,257 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Enhancing Lives Nurse
Band 6
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Enhancing Lives Nurse within Substance Misuse Services Harm Reduction Team. The available post will support the counties of Wrexham and Flintshire.
Working to a low-threshold, harm reduction approach, the post holder will under indirect supervision provide comprehensive assessment and treatment of individuals who have drug and alcohol related problems and complex needs in relation to homelessness, mental health and offending behaviour.
Main duties of the job
To use a low-threshold and assertive outreach approach to work as an autonomous practitioner within sphere of competency in a range of community settings.
The post will involve working with a fluid caseload of individuals that are experiencing complex needs, there will be a need to take an innovative approach, and to liaise widely within BCUHB, other statutory services and with third sector agencies to ensure high quality services for the individuals.
Use effective communication skills to engage, motivate and maintain individuals in contact with services and to be responsible for the development and continuous evaluation of treatment programmes as appropriate.
Bring enhanced skills / knowledge from own profession
Develop an enhanced / lead role within the team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- NMC registration
- Post graduate level of study (diploma / degree) in an appropriate area, or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Awareness of professional boundaries.
Desirable criteria
- Substance misuse/harm reduction related academic qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as a band 5 and meeting enhanced competencies / specialist clinical knowledge.
- Ability to recognise and respond to behaviours that challenge.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a community setting, professional knowledge of substance misuse/harm reduction.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Data collection skills.
- Demonstrate ability to support and supervise staff.
Desirable criteria
- A relevant second language.
Values
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of evidenced based health and social care interventions.
- Awareness of the changing health agenda for NHS Wales.
- . Awareness of local and National harm reduction and substance misuse issues
Desirable criteria
- Professional knowledge of Harm Reduction and Substance Misuse.
- Specialist awareness of drugs effects and appropriate / available treatment interventions
Other
Essential criteria
- Professional approach, time management skills, change management skills, confidence and ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to make own travel arrangements for work purposes.
- Ability to travel within and outside recognised county boundaries
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Morris
- Job title
- Harm Reduction and Enhancing Lives Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07815650241
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