Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced band 6 Community Nurse to join the Substance Misuse Service in Wrexham. The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive assessment and treatment interventions to individuals who misuse substances.

Main duties of the job

Utilising recognised, evidence-based treatments and harm reduction models to promote health and social care improvements in the functioning of service users: the post holder will be responsible for coordinating a multi-disciplinary care programme, to plan and implement treatment, monitor and review interventions and carry continuing responsibility for a caseload with indirect supervision.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English

Date posted

15 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£33,706 to £40,588 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-NMR144-0223

Job locations

The Elms

Rhosddu Road

Wrexham

LL11 1EB

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have sound risk assessment and risk management skills, excellent interpersonal skills and will thrive within a busy multidisciplinary team environment. Candidates are requested to use the section “Supporting Information” on the application form to set out their reasons for applying and their suitability, referring to the person specification, for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Job description

Job responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have sound risk assessment and risk management skills, excellent interpersonal skills and will thrive within a busy multidisciplinary team environment. Candidates are requested to use the section “Supporting Information” on the application form to set out their reasons for applying and their suitability, referring to the person specification, for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • NMC Registered
  • Post graduate level of study (diploma / degree) in an appropriate area, or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Awareness of professional boundaries
  • Experience of working as a band 5 and meeting enhanced competencies / specialist clinical knowledge

Desirable

  • Substance misuse related academic qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to recognise and respond to behaviours that challenge.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a community setting, professional knowledge of substance misuse.

Aptitude and Ability

Essential

  • Effective communication skills. Ability to work unsupervised. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Data collection skills. Demonstrate ability to support and supervise staff.

Desirable

  • A relevant second language. Additional relevant skills

Values

Essential

  • Knowledge of evidenced based health and social care interventions. Awareness of the changing health agenda for NHS Wales. Awareness of local and national substance misuse issues

Desirable

  • Professional knowledge of Substance Misuse. Specialist awareness of drugs effects and appropriate / available treatment interventions
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • NMC Registered
  • Post graduate level of study (diploma / degree) in an appropriate area, or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Awareness of professional boundaries
  • Experience of working as a band 5 and meeting enhanced competencies / specialist clinical knowledge

Desirable

  • Substance misuse related academic qualification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to recognise and respond to behaviours that challenge.

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a community setting, professional knowledge of substance misuse.

Aptitude and Ability

Essential

  • Effective communication skills. Ability to work unsupervised. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. Data collection skills. Demonstrate ability to support and supervise staff.

Desirable

  • A relevant second language. Additional relevant skills

Values

Essential

  • Knowledge of evidenced based health and social care interventions. Awareness of the changing health agenda for NHS Wales. Awareness of local and national substance misuse issues

Desirable

  • Professional knowledge of Substance Misuse. Specialist awareness of drugs effects and appropriate / available treatment interventions

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).