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    Specialist Nurse Safeguarding Adults - Bristol, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

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    Clinical Nurse Specialist - Drug Service
    Band 6
    Main area Substance Misuse & Liaison Psychiatry Grade Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 12 months Hours Full time hours per week (The Service runs from Mon-Friday hrs) Job ref 387-M-2923-EP
    As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance.

    When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Liaison Psychiatry Service as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Drug Team.

    As part of a Nationally accredited Service you will be providing specialist nursing advice & support to patients with co-morbid substance misuse in the Emergency Department & Wards of the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

    This post is for a Band 6 CNS is for a 12month Maternity Cover.

    The post holder will work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) within the Trust supporting Substance misuse patients who present with multiple physical & MH comorbidities.

    The priority of the post holder will provide advice, support &information from the time of diagnosis and throughout curative, palliative and terminal phases.

    The post holder will be assisting & supporting general hospital colleagues in making decisions about treatment and care in complex situations; at all times with a focus on advocating for our MH & substance misuse patients.

    The post holder will be required to work hrs, Mon-Friday.

    University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.

    UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

    As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.

    city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.

    UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

    As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.

    Post registration experience of nursing substance misuse patients
    Knowledge of key areas of liaison psychiatry practice, including the psychological effects of physical illness
    Knowledge of the clinical and demographic risk factors associated with self-harm & suicide
    Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act & the Mental Health Act & their use in the general hospital
    Experience of nursing MH patients
    Diploma in Professional Studies (nursing) or equivalent
    Evidence of professional updating & development in the care of substance misuse patients
    Skills in assessing, planning implementing and evaluating mental health nursing interventions
    Ability to work alone or as part of a team
    Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others

    We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.


    • As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.

      We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
    • UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
    • To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
    • If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
    • The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. or e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.

    Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email.

    We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

    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.

    Name Emma Threadgold Job title Drug CNS Telephone number Additional information Or contact, Holly Starkey- Modern Matron via
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