Job summary
- Main area
- Addictions
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with occasional late night working)
- Job ref
- 263-NL24-032-EW-B
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- North Tyneside Recovery Partnership
- Town
- Wallsend
- Salary
- £28,407 - £34,581 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Community Nurse
Band 5
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 5 Community Nurse to work within the North Tyneside Recovery Partnership (NTRP) within a newly developed Older Person's pathway.
NTRP is a dedicated service for anyone in North Tyneside, who is experiencing problems with drugs and/or alcohol. The service does not have any age restrictions therefore is able to provide support to those of all ages. We believe recovery from addiction and substance misuse is possible for everyone, and we’re here to help you achieve it. Our aim is to make recovery a reality in North Tyneside – whether you’re dealing with problematic drug and/or alcohol use or helping support others that are
The team have strong links with a number of services both within CNTW and externally and strive to work collaboratively to deliver high quality care.
Main duties of the job
To support embedding the new Older Person's pathway
There will be an expectation of an outreach support where appropriate to support the older person whether this be in their home setting, a community base, care home etc.
The role entails working with those affected by substance and alcohol misuse providing safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice, and use of psycho social interventions to support service users to consider and achieve recovery.
To deliver evidenced based clinical and psychologically based Interventions, with appropriate Training and supervision and as directed by Pathway Clinical Lead and Supervisor. This will include those tailored to Addiction needs, older persons and co-morbidity.
Provide specialist clinical advice to Service Users/Carers, staff, statutory agencies, 3rd sector partner agencies and the public.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To incorporate a client centred philosophy into nursing practice and client centred collaborative care.
In collaboration with the Service User and Carer where appropriate, develop Recovery and Wellbeing focused Care Plans, ensuring regular reviews to monitor progress and adapt Care Plan as necessary.
The post holder will work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that this promotes Recovery and Wellbeing and maximises Independence.
Working for our organisation
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date: 8th May 2024
Closing date: 22nd May 2024
We welcome your application.
Person specification
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- First Level Registration RMN/RNMH/RNLD Qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- 12 months post registration experience, and completed preceptorship
- Provide evidence based therapeutic interventions
- Experience of working with service users with complex needs
- Experience of working with service users and carers in successful delivery of treatment plans
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge or experience of working with substance/alcohol misuse
- Previous experience within a community setting
Skills and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Ability to use IT system Comprehensive continuous assessment of skills Risk Assessment skills. Risk Management and Safety Planning skills. Ability to establish a rapport and demonstrate engagement skills with service users NTW/GenericPCP/NJ/1530 Adaptability, flexibility, good communication skills and a commitment to multi-agency team work Time Management skills and ability to prioritise work load Provide evidence based therapeutic interventions.
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mark Hindhaugh
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01670844610
- Additional information
Chrissy Kurek - Community Clinical Manager
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