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Bank Nurse

Bank Nurse

UK Addiction Treatment CentresBraintree, England, United Kingdom
14 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Position : Bank Nurse - Addiction / Rehabilitation

Location : Sanctuary Lodge, Halstead, C09 2DW

Salary : £17.30 per hour (DOE)

Bank Shifts : 12.5 hours which involves of days and nights.

Join the UK's Leading Provider of Alcohol & Drug Rehab Services, where we pride ourselves on offering world-class treatment in welcoming and affordable facilities across the country.

Job Summary

Are you a Bank Nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity to work in a Medically Assisted Treatment Centre where you can dedicate time to delivering high-quality care? Would you prefer a manageable caseload, offering you the chance to truly focus on your patients?

Benefits of Joining Our Team :

  • Career Progression : Amazing growth opportunities within UKAT
  • Training & Development : Free access to ongoing training and development
  • Free On-site Parking
  • Wellness Programme : 24 / 7 free counselling support via BUPA
  • Blue Light Card : Enjoy thousands of retail discounts
  • Employee of the Month : Earn up to £100 in monthly vouchers
  • Small Client Caseload : Maximum of 23 clients

Key Responsibilities :

  • Adhere to NMC guidelines and the code of conduct at all times
  • Assist the Centre Manager and Lead Nurse with the clinic's action plan development and execution
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to formulate and deliver comprehensive recovery plans
  • Ensure that accommodation, including catering, maintenance, and cleanliness, meets high standards
  • Conduct nurse inductions and provide guidance to new team members
  • Perform client assessments, including triage, risk management, and comprehensive evaluations
  • Administer medications and monitor client responses, reporting any concerns to the medical team
  • Provide direct clinical care, develop treatment plans, and support clients through detoxification programmes
  • Respond to clinical and medical emergencies as a first responder
  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date client records, including case notes and statutory records
  • Participate in clinical audits, service reviews, and service user satisfaction evaluations
  • Supervise junior staff and volunteers as needed

    • What We're Looking For :

  • A current, UK recognised nursing qualification - RMN, RGN, CPN or equivalent.
  • Registered Nurse Mental Health or Registered Nurse General (NMC Registration and active PIN).
  • Demonstrable experience of delivering clinical interventions in the substance misuse field within a clear philosophical / theoretical framework.
  • Experience of supervising the clinical casework of professionally qualified staff working in the alcohol and drug field.
  • Experience of undertaking comprehensive screening, clinical assessments, clinical audits and formulating recovery plans.
  • Experience of managing a caseload of clients being prescribed substitute medication.
  • Experience of developing and maintaining successful partnerships with GPs, treatment agencies and other healthcare providers.
  • Proven track record in managing incidents of challenging behaviour.
  • Experience of keeping accurate and up-to-date client / customer records for monitoring purposes
  • Knowledge of NICE guidelines, DANOS and Models of Care Frameworks.
  • Knowledge of substance misuse evidence based practice and treatment interventions.
  • Computer literacy and IT experience in relation to managing own administration, monitoring and clinical activity data reporting.
  • Excellent case management skills, with experience in undertaking assessment, care-planning and treatment reviews.

    • The Recruitment Process :

  • You will have an initial phone conversation with the Talent Acquisition Specialist which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position
  • If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site or via video conference. (please note that if you have a video interview, you will be required to visit the centre at a later date for a tour).
  • Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.

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