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    Lead Nurse- Drug and Alcohol - Reading, United Kingdom - MENTUS RECRUITMENT LTD

    MENTUS RECRUITMENT LTD
    MENTUS RECRUITMENT LTD Reading, United Kingdom

    6 days ago

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    Full time Healthcare
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    Mentus recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with one of the largest provider of Drug and alcohol services across the UK.
    We currently have an exciting opportunity for a an experienced Addictions nurse to join a well established team as a Lead Nurse based in Reading.

    As a Lead Nurse, you'll not only provide high-quality clinical services but also embody the essence of empathy, understanding, and unwavering support. Your compassionate care will serve as a lifeline for individuals facing the challenges of addiction, offering them not just medical treatment, but genuine compassion, kindness, and hope.

    About the role:

    • Lead the implementation of integrated pathways for service users requiring treatment for addiction-related health needs.
    • Ensure the effectiveness of the service's clinical model, aligning with policy and national guidance.
    • Develop and maintain immunisation and vaccination schemes to combat blood-borne viruses and other infectious diseases.
    • Oversee staffing levels for all programmes to meet contractual requirements consistently.
    • Foster a culture of continuous professional development within the nursing team.

    Qualifications and Requirements:

    • Registered with the NMC with a current PIN- Essential
    • Significant experience in health/social care or similar fields.
    • Experience managing teams in clinical services and substance misuse- Essential
    • In-depth knowledge of clinical interventions, UK Drug Strategy, and social policy reforms.
    • Familiarity with treatment models, harm minimization interventions, and regulatory frameworks.

    Benefits:
    • Professional Advancement: Participate in national nurse and HCA forums, receive performance appraisals, and access continuing professional development opportunities.
    • Lifelong Learning: Protected CPD time, access to educational resources, and coverage of NMC fees.
    • Tailored Development: Utilise the Apprenticeship Levy fund for tailored nursing practice enhancement.
    • Wellbeing Support: Dedicated wellbeing hour, personal wellbeing resources, and Employee Assistance Program.
    • Competitive Compensation: Highly competitive nursing pay following NHS Agenda for Change pay bands.
    • Refer a Friend Scheme, flexible working arrangements, contributory pension scheme, extensive benefits package, and a supportive team environment.

    We welcome questions from anyone interested in this position or to discuss the wealth of other roles we have to offer.


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