Job Description

Job Introduction

Substance Misuse Nurse - \xc2\xa335,175 - \xc2\xa341,150 + \xc2\xa33,633 ILW (DOE)

Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP) - \xc2\xa345,938 - \xc2\xa353,741 + \xc2\xa33,633 ILW (DOE)

At Turning Point we support people with substance misuse issues across the country. As a Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP) or Substance Misuse Nurse in our Central London Service, you\'ll make a real difference to the lives of those experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol usage. Passionate about people, you\'ll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your nursing career. Our Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Service \'DAWs\' offers support to individuals across Central London covering the City of Westminster, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham. You will work within a busy service under the supervision of our Clinical Lead to improve the wellbeing of a wide range of individuals.

As a Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP) or Substance Misuse Nurse you\'ll have the chance to make a real difference to the lives of the people we support who are experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol use, working with them to develop the personal, flexible and realistic support packages they need to help turn things around. If you do not hold the NMP qualification and wish to we will support you to train.

Passionate about people, you\'ll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhance your own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you need to progress in your career within a social enterprise. So if you\'re ambitious and ready for a fresh challenge with a sector leader then this could be the opportunity for you.

Role Responsibility

As a Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP) or Substance Misuse Nurse you will be involved with supporting opiate substitute treatment, alcohol and opiate detoxifications and promoting the uptake of naloxone. You will also provide support to the nursing team providing Blood Borne Virus screening and vaccinations and will work closely with mental health, physical health and social care services. You\'ll also help to create a collaborative approach that links Turning Point ever closer to outside professionals and agencies.

The Ideal Candidate

Full training will be provided and no direct experience of substance misuse is required but an ability to demonstrate providing effective health interventions with hard to reach cohorts such as homelessness would be advantageous.

Registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council or a qualified Non-Medical Prescriber Nurse (NMP), you will need to be confident managing of prescribing for opiates and managing alcohol detoxifications within our Nursing Teams.

About us

What Benefits Will I Receive?

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes:

• NMC Registration Renewal fee paid for
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we\'re proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications
• 31 days\' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 33 days. Plus the option to buy or sell additional holidays and spread the cost
• An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You\'ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings!
• Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance
• Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security
• Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing
• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family
• Recognition awards to recognise colleagues\' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us
• Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans
• A \xc2\xa3300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

Turning Point

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