Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Specialist Drug Team at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking an experienced Band 6 Registered Nurse to provide specialist assessment, advice and support for patients with substance misuse needs across acute hospital services.

The post holder will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care for patients with complex physical, psychological and social needs related to drug and substance misuse.

The role includes providing specialist advice, education and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals, while contributing to service development and integrated working with community partners.

The post holder will participate in a 7-day service and support the ongoing development of specialist substance misuse services across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with substance misuse needs and complex co-morbid physical and psychological health conditions.
• Provide specialist advice and consultation to acute hospital staff on the management of patients with drug and substance misuse needs.
• Deliver high-quality patient-centred care, supporting patients throughout admission, treatment and discharge planning.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community services to ensure safe and effective continuity of care.
• Provide education, training and support to clinical and non-clinical staff across the Trust.
• Act as a specialist resource for patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to service development, audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support the delivery of a safe, effective and responsive specialist Drug Service

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing or equivalent professional qualification

Desirable

• Teaching/Assessing or Mentorship qualification
• Relevant post-registration qualification in substance misuse, addiction, mental health or physical health care
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential

• Knowledge of assessment and management of patients with substance misuse needs and co-morbid physical health condition
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to engage therapeutically with distressed, vulnerable or complex patients

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act within an acute hospital setting
• Experience delivering education and training to healthcare staff
• Understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and clinical governance

Experience
Essential

• Experience working with patients affected by substance misuse or addiction
• Experience of complex patient assessment and care planning

Desirable

• Experience in acute hospital, emergency care, liaison psychiatry or community substance misuse services
• Experience providing specialist advice or consultation to other healthcare professionals

Personal qualities
Essential

• Commitment to patient-centred care and advocacy
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• Demonstrates professionalism, resilience and self-awareness

Desirable

• Interest in service development and innovation
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

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.

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).

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