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CAITHNESS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH TEAM
CAITHNESS DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECOVERY SERVICE
DUNBAR HOSPITAL, THURSO
DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECOVERY NURSE
COVERING CAITHNESS
(BAND 6)
(Salary £33,072 - £40,736)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health nurse (R.M.N.) with experience of supporting people who use substances to join our busy Drug and Alcohol Service. The post holder will independently assess, plan and implement evidence based treatment programmes in collaboration with the client group and in close partnership with other agencies. As well as providing harm reduction advice. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their personal commitment to providing a flexible service to meet local need, which puts clients strengths first and foremost while fostering an environment where the client can be proactive in working towards their recovery.
The role offers the successful applicant the opportunity to enhance their nursing ability in a challenging and rewarding area of practice. You should be enthusiastic, motivated, patient focused and enjoy and thrive on challenge, with skills and experience of supporting a team. We work in a community based supportive environment with a strong commitment to personal and professional development and this post specifically will offer you the opportunity to learn from colleagues and to develop your own skills to work with people who use substances.
You should hold Independent and Supplementary Non Medical Prescribing qualification or provide a commitment to achieve relevant qualification if not already in place.
This is a permanent full-time post, worked in accordance with service requirements; an on call commitment for the Place of Safety will be required. Part-time and job-share candidates considered.
Informal enquiries to: Lesley Campbell, Team Lead for Caithness Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service, Tel: 01847 891224.
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