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A vacancy has arisen within CADS for Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Stirling Team based at St Ninians Health Centre.
The post holder must be 1St level Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) trained to degree level with post qualifications in relevant area of speciality. Desirable qualification would be non medical prescriber or have a willingness to undertake this training. The post holder will provide clinical expertise, leadership and supervision to nursing staff engaged in the delivery of evidence-based, effective, specialist interventions to those with substance misuse problems which includes drug and alcohol problems.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will implement the principles of the recovery model of care and treatment for those with alcohol and drug misuse problems. This involves the provision of formal, structured supervision to each member of the nursing team to ensure that individuals engaged in treatment are progressing along the recovery pathway and that the appropriate clinical interventions are delivered to facilitate this.
The substance misuse services promote the recovery model works to an integrated model of care in conjunction with partner agencies, good interpersonal skills and experience of team working is an essential requirement for this post.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
Informal enquiries to: Denise Neary Senior Charge Nurse or Ann Milne Clinical Department Manager Tel: 01786 468282
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
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