Dual Diagnosis Nurse
Dual Diagnosis Nurse
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Job Description
Overview
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our core values are Be open be compassionate and be bold and our teams apply these daily offering support and respect in a safe environment treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our Nurses play an integral part in Change Grow Lives mission to help people change the direction of their lives to grow as individuals and live life to its full potential. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you would offer specialist clinical interventions to people who use our services.
This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and passionate Dual Diagnosis Substance Misuse Nurseto joing our Camden service and help shape our vision in how we provide clinical services to individuals whose lives have been affected by drugs and alcohol.
Where: Camden
Hours: Full time 37.5 hrs per week
Full Time Salary:37184.90 - 43384.61 (based on full time hours pro rata for part time)
Allowance: 4133.14 Inner London Weighting pro rata
*Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
The Dual Diagnosis Nurse role is a varied one the successful candidate will take a lead in working in partnership with Adult Mental Health and working to a Joint working protocol.
- Provide bespoke interventions for identified service users with the aim of engaging people in the most appropriate service for their needs reducing re-presentations and bringing about positive client outcomes.
- Support the development of joint working protocols with mental health services and substance misuse services (including: Community Mental Health Teams (CMHTs) Improving Access to Psychological Therapies services).
- Review service users presenting to services and undertake specialist mental health assessments as required.
- Identify the training and support needs of colleagues working with this group of service users and deliver training or provide support as appropriate.
- Identify any gaps in dual diagnosis provision and provide examples of good practice to inform future pathway and service design.
- Improve communication and referral pathways between substance misuse and mental health teams and other services involved in the care and treatment of people with dual diagnosis needs.
- Provide a case management role for identified dual diagnosis service users as appropriate.
- You will ensure our service users have parity of service both in Adult Mental Health and in Addictions by actively engaging professionals and service users alike.
- You will also participate in BBV screening and Hep B vaccination programme conduct healthcare screening carry out opiate and alcohol assessments titrations and ambulatory alcohol detoxes.
- You will work in partnership with other specialist healthcare providers and liaise with local GPs.
About you:
- You are a registered Mental Health Nurse with a current NMC PIN and hold a qualification in mental health treatment.
- You bring valuable experience as a Community Psychiatric Nurse (CPN) demonstrating expertise in delivering person-centered care in community settings.
- You bring a wealth of experience in working with individuals facing dual diagnosis particularly supporting those with co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.
- Your background in community-based care equips you to deliver holistic person-centred support fostering recovery and promoting well-being in complex situations.
- You are experienced in managing caseloads of clients with complex needs excelling in organisational and prioritisation skills to provide high-quality care.
- You possess advanced knowledge of therapeutic interventions tailored for individuals with dual diagnoses and the expertise to apply these strategies effectively.
- Additionally you are well-versed in current policies guidance and legislation related to mental health substance misuse and dual diagnosis ensuring your practice consistently aligns with the highest standards.
- A dedicated professional you are committed to continuous learning and development to enhance your knowledge and skills. You also contribute to the growth and learning of others fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
What we will give to you:
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Additionally youll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
- Paid Wellness hour each week.
- Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.
- A friendly and supportive team.
- Training career development & progression opportunities.
- Free eye tests.
- Discounts on a variety of products.
- Protected CPD.
- Please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria on your application as this will be used in the shortlisting process.
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.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
If this sounds like you and youd like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live then wed love to talk to you.
Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Closing Date
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Employment Type
Full-Time
