About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a passionate, motivated individual to provide specialist prescribing and a range of clinical interventions within our substance use service, working in collaboration with the recovery caseworkers to deliver an effective, comprehensive package of care.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will:
Prescribe and review medication in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and local protocols.Identify and assess suitability of service users for in-patient alcohol and opioid detoxification.Assess physical and mental health needs.Proactively support the prevention, identification, and treatment of blood borne viruses.Support service users to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles.
About us
Our Values are a critical element of our strategy to create a brighter future for Middlesbrough. They will be at the heart of everything we do and will be the foundation for how we operate, behave and make decisions. Having these values will help you be the best you can be and help Middlesbrough to grow and thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide a range of clinical interventions within the substance misuse service, working in collaboration with the recovery caseworkers to delivery an effective, comprehensive package of care.
The post-holder will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency team delivering recovery orientated alcohol and drug intervention services.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
First level registered nurse with a current PIN or qualified pharmacist/paramedic with current GPhC registration and independent non-medical.
Desirable
Post-graduation qualification in drugs and/or alcohol (e.g., RCGP).
Experience Essential
Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues. Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions. Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care, and health issues. Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary. Ability to interpret relevant medical test results. Can demonstrate competence to undertake physical examinations relevant to their prescribing role. Ability to communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing. An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice.
Desirable
At least one years relevant and recent experience of working within substance misuse treatment setting.
Middlesbrough Values Essential
Being passionate about working for Middlesbrough Council with a commitment to meeting our values.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Middlesbrough Council
Address Fountain Court
119 Grange Road
Middlesbrough
TS1 2AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/careers-and-job-opportunities/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)