Substance Misuse Nurse

Believe in People?

So do we.

Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a positive impact on the lives of our service users.

Our core values—be open, be compassionate, and be bold—are applied daily by our teams, who offer support and respect in a safe environment. We treat each person as an individual, working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Our West Kent service is a vibrant team that comes together to support one another in providing the best treatment and support to those who use our services.

Our nurses play an integral role in Change Grow Live's mission to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will offer specialist clinical interventions to those who use our services. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and passionate Substance Misuse Nurse to help shape our vision of providing clinical services to individuals whose lives have been affected by drugs and alcohol.

Where: Gravesend, Kent

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week 

Full Time Salary: £36,635.38 - £42,743.46 pro rata, dependent on experience

 About the role: 

• 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. 

• Contribute to CGL’s Naloxone Strategy by training staff and service users in the use of Naloxone. Ensuring Naloxone is distributed to service users at every opportunity. 

• Develop therapeutic alliances with people who have substance misuse problems and develop effective partnerships with them. 

• Ensure that procedures are constantly reviewed to promote best practice and evidenced based practice in accordance with UK Guidelines on Clinical Management, NICE guidance, and CGL clinical protocols and procedures. 

• 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. 

About you: 

• First level registered nurse with recent relevant post qualification experience and a current PIN 

• Relevant recent experience of working within drug and alcohol treatment (desirable but not essential) 

• Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions 

• Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written  
  reports, as necessary. 

• Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development. 

• Employ a professional, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards  
  service users and all stakeholders. 

• An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service users, peers, and other relevant professionals 

What we will give to you:  

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”. 

• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme  

• Contributory pension scheme  

• Annual reimbursement of your NMC fee  

• Dedicated and protected professional development time.  

• Access to excellent training programmes including the RCNi learning platform.  

• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.  

• A friendly and supportive team  

• Training, career development & progression opportunities  

• Protected monthly CPD.   

• Our nursing pay is competitive with the NHS Agenda for Change pay bands. 

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role. 

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you.  

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