Job summary
Aspire Drug and Alcohol Services provide a comprehensive range of interventions for Drug and Alcohol users, their families and carers to support rehabilitation and optimal recovery from dependence.
Aspire Drug and Alcohol Services are underpinned and defined by 3 key values, Safe, Effective and Aspirational. As part of exciting new developments within the service, we are seeking to recruit highly motivated and committed staff to work within this recovery orientated service.
We are committed to working in partnership with other providers and service users in local systems of treatment and recovery.
RDaSH is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based treatment options and care. We are a learning organisation which promotes staff training and competence and values clinical governance audit and research. We have an excellent track record of modernising services and managing complex change; of integrating provision in a range of health and social care services; a high level of service user and carer involvement in delivering services, and a highly committed, motivated workforce.
We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced, Clinical Nurse Specialist to an established team to offer further specialist prescribing support, led by a Specialist Consultant.
Main duties of the job
Leading and supporting other members of the multi-disciplinary team, you will provide high quality prescribing interventions, clinical support in the specialist area of Drug and Alcohol to the Aspire Drug and Alcohol Services. The post holder will work in a small team, supporting a prescribing only case load and offering specialist clinical support. Your role will include supporting staff through recognised governance structures in the service where their patients who have both prescribing interventions and co-existing issues that require addressing.
There is an expectation that staff will be able to work across all of the key delivery areas within the service from time to time. These include prison and working alongside acute settings.
We would like to encourage applications from staff who are able to demonstrate significant prescribing experience within this area.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact: Stuart Green, Service Manager, on 01302 303900
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
http://workwith.rdash.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First level Registered Nurse or qualified pharmacist
- Qualified independent non-medical prescriber
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in substance misuse
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
Aspire - Rosslyn House
37-41 Thorne road
Doncaster
DN1 2EZ