[ref. s9803400] Staff Nurse

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

Always improving

CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

Newcastle Treatment & Recovery (NTaR) currently has a Band 5 vacancy for an experienced professional to work full time in a service offering support to those experiencing substance misuse difficulties. The job sits in Newcastle Treatment and Recovery Service based at Plummer Court Newcastle.

Main duties of the job

This post sits within the Day Unit Partial Hospitalisation Treatment Team and the post holder will deliver clinical based interventions to a variety of adults who have varying levels of need who require support to achieve recovery from substance use.

The role will involve supporting substance use patients to begin their recovery journey to achieve abstinence from drugs or alcohol.

This involves working within a highly experienced multi disciplinary team of substance use professionals and will require a significant amount of controlled drug administration on a daily basis.

You will also support and manage the care of patient attending daily for support during and after an alcohol detox.

Patients can access the service between 9:30 am and 8:00 pm Monday to Friday and 11:00am and 5:00pm Saturday and Sunday.

We also run a needle exchange service on an evening and weekend

There is no nightshift requirement in this role

It is strongly recommended that you request to visit the unit prior to interview for an understanding of the role and service.

Support and guidance will be provided to the successful candidate on an ongoing basis to help you to learn and achieve excellence in your role and there are opportunities for further training in physical health areas such as carrying out ECGs and venepuncture in order to support our Physical health team.

Working for our organisation

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

CNTW was CQC rated outstanding on last inspection

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Closing date : 27^th May 2025

We welcome your application.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

• Professional Nursing qualification e.g.RMN/RNMH/ RNLD
• Continued professional development

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of working with patients who have varying levels of need and adapting to this whilst seeking guidance as required
• Clinical Supervision
• Mental Health/ Learning Disabilities needs
• Care Co-ordination
• Safeguarding
• Carer needs
• PMVA
• Risk management and Health and Safety legislation
• Mental health legislation
• NMC standards and professional accountability

• Knowledge of working with patients who have addiction needs

Skills and Competencies

• The ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with service users, care givers, colleagues and the wider Multidisciplinary Team
• Collaborative working
• Time Management
• Risk Assessment/ Management
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritise
• Delegation
• Ward coordination
• Basic IT skills

Experience

• Experience of working with a challenging cohort of patients
• Experience of drug administration

• Experience of working with a challenging caseload of complex service users and prior experience of working with problematic alcohol use and harmful and illicit substances
• Experience of handing and administering controlled drugs

Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.