An opportunity has arisen within the Community Drug and Alcohol Team for a Community Substance Misuse Nurse to join a developing Substance Misuse Service.

The Community Substance Misuse Nurse will take responsibility for the effective care management of a clinical caseload of clients with substance misuse problems, including those with more complex health needs including co-occurring mental health/substance misuse and physical health complications.

This post is advertised as a Band 6, however applicants who do not currently hold all the necessary competencies to a Band 6 level are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 75% of the top of Band 6 will be payable during the 12 months. Applicants would be supported to develop their competencies required to fulfil the role within 12 months. Following successful completion and successful attainment of skills and competences for the role, the post holder will then be paid at band 6 (minimum point on the scale). Failure to achieve the competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced Nurse within the Substance Misuse field to manage a caseload of clients with complex needs including related physical and mental health concerns.

The post holder will also undertake community based detoxification programmes, and have an active role in the effective management of BBV's.

To support the Team Leader in providing clinical leadership and supervision, particularly in regard to complex health needs and to act up for the Team Leader during periods of short-term absence.

To work in conjunction with the Team Leader and take the lead on agreed areas in the overall development, monitoring and evaluation of the service.To work in close collaboration with other partner agencies and act as a source of specialist advice in regard to individual service user care and service delivery.

The role also involves working with significant others, and working within an overall recovery focused treatment model. The team works closely with other specialist statutory and third sector substance misuse agencies.

Experience in adult mental health and/or general health care settings would also be an advantage. The post holder will be involved with key areas of practice and service development, and strengthen links with partner agencies in mental health and general care settings.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 27/11/2024

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

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Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• RMN/RGN
• Additional Specialist Knowledge in Substance Misuse Treatment Interventions to diploma level study or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Qualification or accreditation in Supervision

Experience

Essential

• Substantial experience in substance misuse or mental health field in a clinical capacity
• Proven experience of working with persons with substances misuse and mental health problems
• Working in community setting
• Contributing to clinical practice/service developments

Desirable

• Recent experience in health/social care agency
• Experience of working in a supervisory capacity

Language skills

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Gorwelion Day Hospital

Aberystwyth

SY23 1HB

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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