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Job summary

Main area
Substance use services
Grade
Band 6
Contract
permanent postition
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week (weekdays 9am-5pm)
Job ref
130-NMR088-0525
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
CDAT at Barod, Mansel Street
Town
Swansea
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/05/2025 23:59

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Substance Use Nurse

Band 6

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


 

Job overview

The post holder will have specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of managing clients with complex substance use problems.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake the role of Key Worker for a caseload of clients who are dependent on substances with prescribing needs.  This will involve assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for a defined caseload under the supervision of the CDAT Manager, and liaising with both statutory and non-statutory service providers including primary health care teams. 

The post holder will also take on a special interest role within the service for example leading on BBV, alcohol, pregnancy nurse role in addition to their Key Worker duties and provide support and supervision for junior members of the team.  The post holder will also deputise for the CDAT Manager in their absence.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person specification

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse & current NMC Registration Bachelor’s Degree
  • Specialist post graduate qualification or equivalent experience
  • Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality Knowledge of service improvement
  • Able to undertake a literature search and critically appraise research papers
Desirable criteria
  • Teaching qualification (or equivalent experience) Advanced clinical skills Non-medical Prescribing

Essential Experience

Essential criteria
  • Relevant experience Experience in the relevant specialty
  • Experience of working in a multi professional environme
  • Experience of working with preregistration nursing/midwifery students in a mentorship role
  • Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of participating in research
  • Experience of participating in practice change

Essential Aptitude and abilities

Essential criteria
  • Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
  • Able to demonstrate effective leadership and management skills
  • Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others using good communication skills
  • Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
  • Awareness of professional issues and developments Able to manage time effectively
  • Ability to use electronic systems - IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh.

Other Essential Criteria

Essential criteria
  • Ably to work flexible to meet the business needs e.g. flexible working patterns to ensure maximum visibility of CNS team.
  • Ability to travel to all areas of the UHB in a timely manner

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoStonewall Health ChampionsStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principles

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alex Drohan
Job title
Clinical Nurse Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01792 530719
Additional information

Clare Pressdee, Directorate Manager for drug and alcohol services

[email protected]

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