Mental Health Nurse Substance Misuse

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  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Stourbridge, West Midlands
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Nursing
  • Industry

    Healthcare & Medical
  • Pay

    Excellent

Hays is seeking a dedicated CPN / substance misuse Nurse to work in Stourbridge, West Midlands.

We are urgently looking for an experienced locum Substance Misuse/Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health) to join our client’s team in West Midlands. If you are interested, please read the details below:

  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week)
  • Dates: ASAP 6 months (Temporary Contract, will be reviewed after 6 months)
  • Pay Rate: depending on the experience, between £29 to £34/hr (PAYE) umbrella options are also available.

Your new role

Undertake mental health assessments for service users who present with co-existing mental health and substance misuse problems
Review service users presenting to services and undertake specialist mental health assessments as required.
Case management.
To undertake Nurse Alcohol Assessments and determine safe detoxification.
Assist in the titration process for opiate service users.
To provide screening for BBV, through dry blood spot testing.
Offer wound care assessment and basic wound dressing to service users.

Essential Qualifications and Experience
Current NMC registration as RMN (Mental Health Nurse)
Previous experience of working in substance misuse and mental health settings
Experience of working with people with co-morbid mental health and substance misuse problems.
Experience of managing a caseload of clients with complex needs.
Knowledge of and skills in appropriate therapeutic interventions for working with people with dual diagnosis.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.

**Please note we do not offer sponsorships**

What you'll get in return
Weekly payments
Help with revalidation
Free CPD courses
Holiday pay
Free DBS check

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. To find out more about this job please contact Agne on 0788 418 6023.

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