Dyfodol Non Medical Prescriber - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Kaleidoscope Project

Kaleidoscope Project

Verified Company

Cardiff, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Background and Service Kaleidoscope is a pioneering substance misuse treatment provider, offering evidence-based treatment and holistic support to individuals who access its services.

Staff teams work collaboratively with partner agencies including G4S, Local Health Board, South Wales Police, HMPPS (Her Majesties Prison and Probation Service), PHW (Public Health Wales), and other third sector support agencies.

The post holder will be a Registered Nurse RMN or RGN who has completed the V300 Independent and Supplementary Prescriber course; and is currently registered as an Independent Prescriber.

They will have working knowledge and experience of both drug and alcohol detoxification and treatment programmes with an understanding of both clinical and psychosocial aspects of care.

The post holder work closely and in partnership with therapeutic and support staff to deliver a package of integrated, holistic care.

They will ensure prescribing plans for individuals accessing support and treatment for opiate dependence. They will act as a point of contact for colleagues around prescribing enquiries.

Substance Misuse Nurses will deliver services in line with Welsh Government Treatment Frameworks, NICE guidance (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence), and other relevant professional standards and legislation.

Kaleidoscope staff are expected to follow Operational Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring that the care and treatment provided is safe, undertaken to a high standard and informed by up-to-date, evidence-based practice.

The post holder should enjoy face-to-face contact with people who have recognised that their use of substances has become problematic.

They will have excellent communication skills.

The post holder must be flexible and efficient to ensure services are delivered equitably and with the service user at the heart of delivery.

They will have a non-judgmental approach to people who have substance misuse problems and be able to provide a welcoming and accessible service to existing and potential service users.

Individual supervision will be provided six weekly in line with Kaleidoscope policy. Additional clinical support will be provided via peer supervision and review groups. Specific training will be available for the development of service provision in line with Continued Professional Development.

Deliver a range of clinical interventions, including testing and vaccination.

Participate in clinical audits, service reviews and the evaluation of service user satisfaction surveys; implementing resulting recommendations in order to improve and develop the service.

Ensure that data recording and reporting requirements are fully met. Develop effective links with mental health, GP prescribing and other voluntary and statutory sector providers and agencies.

To implement effective and flexible clinical systems and structures that are responsive to individuals with different levels of risk, complexity, severity and strengths, in order to ensure that treatment is optimised.

To work within agreed policies, procedures and protocols to safeguard children and vulnerable adults. To have clinical responsibility, for the nurse led clinic including assessment and appropriateness of medication prescribed.

To offer wound care assessment and basic wound dressing To refer and liaise with other agencies involved with the clients broader care plan as part of the Service, including Health Services, hospitals and GPs.

To attend meetings appropriate to the development and maintenance of the role.

In carrying out the above duties the post holder will:
Work flexibly across operational sites as required. Work flexibly within an agreed number of hours of work to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision. Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge and skills.

Participate in appraisal, supervision and Learning & Development processes. Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation and practice relevant to the relevant client group. Ensure the implementation of the all service policies. Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.