Addictions Senior Nurse

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Ensure nursing practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and Mental Health Legislation, which incorporates and respects differences in gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, culture and disability.
• To provide and develop in conjunction with the Sector Manager, the multi-disciplinary team and other relevant agencies, a service for clients, which takes account of individuals physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.

• To participate in effective nursing assessment of care needs, providing a high standard of care to patients in the unit, in keeping with the philosophy and operational policies of the Prison, in addition to Trust policies and procedures.
• Monitor the effectiveness of care delivery and ensure clinical records are of a high standard.
• Manage a House unit and administer medications / attending emergency codes and management of all the medical situations and care for the patients.

• Maintain and monitor systems to support the provision of evidence based practice within the department.

Person specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

• Registered Mental Health Nurse/Registered General Nurse
• Evidence of personal and professional development in Nursing since Registration

Desirable criteria

• Post registration qualification appropriate to speciality
• Management Qualification

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria

• post registration experience
• Experience at senior band 5 grade within an in-patient service.
• Ability to keep accurate records.
• Practical experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations.
• Experience in providing and receiving supervision
• Experience of running Clinics.
• Experience of working within a secure environment / prison

Desirable criteria

• Experience of managing other staff.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of medication rounds and the safe storage and administration of drugs.
• Knowledge of, and ability to follow, NMC code of conduct
• Knowledge of clinical audit process and an ability to use audit tools.
• Ability to assess plans, implement and evaluate patient care & act accordingly if untoward changes occurred.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and management and its implementation.
• Ability to treat patients with respect and dignity.
• Ability to use computer to access patient information and use email.
• Able to use computer software packages such as MS Word and Excel.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage work under pressure
• Sensitive to colleagues and able to promote a positive motivating environment.
• Excellent shift management skills & Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving skills & Stress management skills & Conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of, and ability to uphold patient confidentiality
• Ability to maintain patient records within standards required by locally, Trust & NMC
• Understand the different roles of the multi-disciplinary team and own role within it
• Ability to demonstrate evidence-based practice & understanding of clinical governance in maintaining quality of care
• Ability to provide and accept feedback, support, clinical/managerial supervision
• Knowledge of current developments in specialist clinical area.
• Caring approach
• Committed to personal/professional development
• Dependable and a sense of responsibility
• Flexible approach to work

Desirable criteria

• Leadership skills (motivating, using initiative, change management).
• Senior Nurse/Bleepholding/Bed Management experience

OTHER

Essential criteria

• Motivated to maintain the highest standards in a changing service.
• Awareness of health & Safety issues.
• Willingness to undertake further training relevant to clinical area.
• Able to recognise signs of stress in self & others.
• Able to work day and night flexible shifts
• Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.
• Satisfactory Enhanced Criminal records Bureau Disclosure and enhanced Prison clearance

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

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

• Job Description (PDF, 159.0KB)
• Person Spec (PDF, 188.4KB)
• CNWL Staff Networks (PDF, 320.0KB)
• CNWL Values (PDF, 182.9KB)
• CNWL Reward and Wellbeing Handbook 2020 (PDF, 1.1MB)