Lead Nurse

About the role:

• Assure that integrated pathways are in place for service userswho require treatment for their health needs relating to their addiction and that the clinical model is effective and in line with CGL policy and national guidance

• Implement/maintainan immunisation and vaccination scheme to help combat blood borne virus (BBV) and other infectious diseases and provide advice and information to other professionals on BBV and the care of individuals with drug and alcohol issues

• Undertakeregular CPD and create an environment that encourages your team to learn and develop anddisseminateinformation to your teamfrom the senior operational and clinical management teams

• Ensure that all clinical services are delivered to a highstandard inline with national guidance and CGL policies procedures and best practice adhering to CQC Essential Standards

• Manage the clinical aspects of implementations of new clinical developmentswithin the service asrequired

• Effectively manage and develop all nursing staff andparticipatein the core training programme as and whenrequiredand be an active support for your peers within the region/organisation

• Attend organise and chair (as required) relevant clinical advisory groups and committees and partnership meetings to ensureappropriate representationof services

• Work alongside the Lead Doctor (and or Non-Medical Prescriber (NMP)) to formulate planand implement individual treatment programmes to ensure safety and optimise outcomes for service users. This will include supporting nursesassistingdetoxifications from substances across operational sites.

About you:

• Valid registration with the NMCand a current pin

• Significant experienceof working in the health/social care fieldideally within substance misuse

• Experience ofworking and managing people/teams in the clinical services and substance misuse social care fields

• An in-depth knowledge of clinical interventions for use with a range of service users

• Understanding of UK Drug Strategy and Social Policy reforms

• Knowledge of different treatment models and harm minimisation interventions

• In depth knowledge of the regulatory framework within which the clinical services and the organisation operate

• Awareness of and ability to work within clinical legislation in relation to service users

• Be an excellent communicator both verbal and written with good IT skills

• Able to manage in a facilitative and coaching style

• Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals agencies and internal/external stakeholders

• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users

• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards

• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday ( bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years serviceCapped 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 theRCNilearning platform

• A great selectionof benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.

• A friendly and supportive team

• Training career development & progression opportunities

• Protected monthly CPD

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.

Please note:This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level

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.