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Job description

To provide a client centred Tier 3 addiction service in the community setting to adults experiencing alcohol and/or drug dependency. The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team offering structured treatment interventions to individuals experiencing complex alcohol and drug dependency problems in the Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT). Please visit www.jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.

Responsibilities

• The post holder has responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of care.
• The post holder will promote good mental health nursing practices, including initiating and coordinating comprehensive assessments for service users, in line with the substance use strategy and trust policy.
• He/she will always act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• The post holder will provide advice and support to clients and professionals in contact with the NHSCT Addiction Services.
• The post holder will manage a caseload of clients accessing specialist treatment for alcohol and/or drug dependency problems.
• The post holder will be required to mentor nursing and non-nursing staff as appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Pre-registration Nurse (Mental Health) on Part 1 of the NMC Register or Registered Mental Health Nurse on Part 1 of the NMC with less than six months experience.
• Please note that although registration with the NMC is required in order to take up a Band 5 post, applications are welcome from those due to complete registration with the NMC by 31 December 2025.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.
• This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
• Please visit www.jobs.hscni.net to see Job Description and Personnel Specification.