Clinical Nurse Specialist (Addictions)
1 day ago
London Borough of Brent
Search here to find a new job, a new career, an opportunity to up skill or to simply change your career direction. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. There’s a place for you at CNWL. We’re passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient’s own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We’re always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we’re hoping to find our future leaders and we’ll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career. With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more – whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL. Fraud alert: Please be cautious if you are asked for a fee at any stage in the recruitment process. CNWL does not charge fees for job applications, recruitment processes, sponsorship arrangements or employment offers. Always check with the recruitment contact or team if you are asked. Site New Beginnings Town London Salary £38,488 - £46,852 pa inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T) Salary period Yearly Closing 24/11/2026 23:59 CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London’s population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults. To provide safe, effective and person-centred nursing care to individuals experiencing drug and alcohol dependency. The Band 5 Substance Misuse Nurse will undertake clinical assessments, support treatment and medication management, deliver harm reduction interventions, coordinate care and promote recovery while ensuring compliance with professional standards and clinical governance requirements Clinical Assessment: Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments, identify health needs and develop individualised care plans. 1. Treatment and Medication Management: Support OST delivery, monitor treatment effectiveness and ensure safe medication management., 2. Harm Reduction: Provide health education, overdose prevention, naloxone training, BBV screening and alcohol detoxification support., 3. Care Coordination: Work collaboratively with GPs, doctors, recovery practitioners and partner agencies to ensure continuity of care., 4. Clinical Governance and Documentation: Maintain accurate clinical records, undertake risk assessments, follow safeguarding procedures and comply with NMC standards. CNWL Addictions is a well-established NHS provider offering a wide range of high-quality drug and alcohol treatment interventions to the diverse and multicultural population across Ealing, Brent, Hillingdon, Hackney, and Hounslow. In addition, we also have the tri-borough Club Drug Clinic as well as our National Problem Gambling Service. The service is committed to a harm minimisation philosophy and to partnership working. Our main partners are primary care services, social and the third sector. Treatments are provided across all our clinical centres. Clinical Governance framework is well established, and the service prides itself on its continuous development towards becoming a learning organisation. To provide safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to individuals experiencing drug and alcohol dependency. The post holder will undertake clinical assessments, support treatment interventions, promote harm reduction and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to improve clients' health, wellbeing and recovery outcomes. Main Responsibilities 1. Clinical Assessment and Care Planning: Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments, identify health needs, assess risks and develop individualised care plans., 2. Treatment and Medication Management: Support opioid substitution treatment (OST), monitor clients' progress and ensure safe medication management in line with clinical protocols., 3. Harm Reduction and Health Promotion: Deliver harm reduction interventions, including naloxone training, overdose prevention, BBV screening and safer drug and alcohol advice., 4. Care Coordination: Work closely with doctors, GPs, recovery practitioners and partner agencies to ensure coordinated care and appropriate referrals., 5. Clinical Documentation and Governance: Maintain accurate clinical records, participate in clinical reviews and audits, follow safeguarding procedures and work in accordance with NMC standards., 6. Health Monitoring and Interventions: Monitor clients' physical and mental health, identify clinical concerns and accelerate appropriately., 7. Safeguarding and Risk Management: Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, clinical deterioration and risks to clients or others. Overall Purpose To support individuals affected by substance misuse to access appropriate treatment, reduce harm, improve their physical and psychological health, and achieve sustained recovery. • Education and Qualifications - RGN, RMN, Evidence of completing of preceptorship or continuing personal development and post registration training in care, assessment and treatment of Mental Health and Substance Misuse Service Users., • Experience in undertaking Risk Assessments and Risk Management, care planning, • Good communication skills (verbal and written) plus good levels of numeracy., • Ability to work autonomously and to prioritise effectively, • An appreciation of the range of issues that may affect substance misusers, • An understanding of harm minimisation and health promotion in the specific context of substance misuse, • IT literate: competent using Microsoft Word and able to report clinical activity data on patient information systems., • Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills, • Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person., • Non-judgmental attitude to client group, • Committed to multidisciplinary team work Committed to User and carer involvement, • Flexible & responsive to a developing service., • The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the Equal and Diversity policy at a level appropriate to the job Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) AI can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success. We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process. The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings. • Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible., • Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you are eligible under the UKVI points based system, • Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period., • If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr