Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the West Yorkshire area looking for a Band 6 Substance Misuse Nurse to work across clinics treating challenging patients suffering from drug and alcohol difficulties. The post is full-time (37.5 hours per week - working between 9:00 - 20:00) for a minimum of 3 months, although an extension is likely. We are looking for a substance misuse nurse paying 20 per hour (Ltd). We are looking for somebody to start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
* To work across several clinics carrying a case load of challenging substance misuse patients providing high quality care.
* You will be required to perform signposting, assessments, risk assessments, develop care plans, and carry out 1:1 sessions and occasional group work
*To be able to work independently running health clinics in substance misuse services.
*Previous experience working with a challenging client group.
*Experience in vaccinations, sexual health skills, leg dressing and wound care experience, minor injuries, health education, health promotion, assessment skills, knowledge of blood borne virus testing or counselling

Person Specification:
* Must be a General Nurse or Mental Health Nurse who is currently registered with the NMC.
* A minimum 12 months dealing with a wide range of substance misuse clients.
* Must have a car available for work and be willing to travel within the community as part of the role.
* Must be an effective and responsible lone worker, capable of organising own workload.

The benefits of Service Care Solutions:

* Twice weekly payroll runs
* 250 training allowance
* Excellent pay rates
* Exceptional referral bonuses
* Specialists mental health consultants offering single point of contact
* Frequent notifications for upcoming opportunities via text and email * Ltd & PAYE payment options available
* Nationwide provider of mental health staff to over 40 different NHS trusts offering mental health services and over 200 local authorities.
* DBS disclosures provided via fast track online services free of charge.

If you are interested in this position, please contact Carly Harrison at Service Care Solutions on .