Job summary
Employer heading
Substance Misuse Nurse - HMP Berwyn
Band 5
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the substance misuse service for an experienced, motivated and forward thinking nurse to join a busy and supportive team based at HMP Berwyn. The successful candidate will be joining at a time where services are under review and development in order to meet the changing needs of service users whilst gaining experience in offender health.
The role provides an opportunity to join a newly established and integrated clinical team offering a harm reduction service to those within the custodial environment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located
Good communication skills are vital as the role will include the direct management of service users on their treatment pathway, you will need to provide a holistic service and ensure that management plans are specific to individuals needs and delivered in a way which the patient understands.
You will be expected to attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings and liaise with community teams so establishing good working relationships with both the prison and community services will be vital.
Our aim is to identify staff with a strong belief in recovery, it is important that you have good understanding of caring for patients from all backgrounds including an awareness of mental illness and substance misuse to identify risky behaviours.
You will be joining a team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of patients under our care so you will need to be approachable, energetic, resilient and adaptable to an ever-changing environment.
In addition, we are keen to develop employees and offer excellent progression through various career pathways.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of continued professional development
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of or interest in the field of substance misuse and alcohol services
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Keane
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01978 523132
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