Community Addictions Charge Nurse inKilmarnock inKilmarnock PUBLISHED TUE 14 JAN 2025

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What You Will Do

You will be able to provide comprehensive clinical assessment and trauma informed recovery focused treatment & support to clients with a range of alcohol and drug problems including mental, sexual and physical health related issues. They will provide ongoing care to those who are clinically assessed as appropriate, liaise and work in conjunction with other statutory and non-statutory organisations. You will assess for a range of mental health problems and respond appropriately to these.

Community Experience Is Essential.

Part of this role will be to provide support as part of a rota for the single point of access part of service which provides same day/next day response to clients phoning in for help and support. This post will work closely with third sector agencies including With You and Ayrshire Council on Alcohol to provide this intervention. Taking referrals, providing same day assessments and signposting to appropriate agencies will be at the forefront of this intervention, as well as supporting initiation of Medication Assisted Treatment.

You will be motivated and forward thinking to deliver specialist assessment for community or in-patient detoxification, opiate substitution therapy (O.S.T.) and trauma informed recovery focused interventions to service users with complex addiction and mental health issues.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

You are required to be a first level registered nurse in mental health.

A degree/diploma is preferred.

Expert in-depth comprehensive knowledge and experience in the field of Addictions is essential incorporating a range of cognitive, behavioural strategies to enhance lifestyle change. You are required to draw on this theoretical and practical knowledge to enhance service design and redesign in line with national standards of best practice.

As an expert in the field the post holder is routinely required to impart their knowledge and expertise to junior colleagues.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours

37 per week over 5 days

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Kimberley Mills, RADAR Co-Ordinator on

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