Drug & Alcohol Nurse

at  Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

To work within the Aspire Drug and Alcohol Service providing structured recovery focused interventions within the Aspire Community Reintegration model utilising a phased and layered treatment approach.
The post holder will carry out comprehensive physical health assessments on all patients new into the service.
To link service users with recovery support interventions such as access to support with education, training, employment, debt management, housing, sports and diversionary activities and other wrap around services, building strong links with other statutory and non-statutory organisations to increase physical and economic capital for service users.
To work in cooperation with mutual aid groups, providing facilitated access and assertive linkage to these networks.
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team using effective communication skills to interact positively with both service users and professionals in order to provide a range of services to problematic drinkers and drug takers, including harm minimisation approaches, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, recovery planning and interventions, health education and promotion, detoxification programmes , pre and post-test counselling for blood borne viruses (BBV’s), brief interventions and group work.
The post holder will carry out comprehensive strength based assessments.
To conduct risk/needs assessment and develop and implement risk management plans in line with policy and procedure, liaising with other health and social care professionals where necessary. To review risk/needs assessment as required.
To initiate and monitor community and home detoxifications in conjunction with the prescribing team and plan
To undertake physical health checks and the management of symptoms through appropriate care planning such as:
o Wound Care
o Vaccines
o ECGS
o Phlebotomy
o Administration of medication
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 3700 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values.
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
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