Job Introduction

Turning Point is a leading Social Enterprise which supports people with a wide range of complex needs across Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Substance Use and Public Health.

We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Lead to work in our Rochdale and Oldham Active Recovery Service, where 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 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 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. This post supports diverse ways of working and some home working is supported. You will be part of a large peer group of addiction professionals with a vibrant CPD programme.

Running health and social care services as a social enterprise, we invest every penny back into our care – and our people.

Role Responsibility

The Clinical Lead will lead the service by:

• Leading on all aspects of clinical governance and quality assurance, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness and patient safety.
• Taking a lead on service development.
• Acting as advisors on commissioning and implementation of policy.
• Championing and leading research and innovation to develop new clinical guidance and service protocols.
• Working with Turning Point colleagues nationally to optimize patient care.
• Providing supervision, appraisal and training to clinical colleagues.

They will treat the most complex patients in the service, and will:

• Provide expert advice to accountable officers and responsible officers
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for individuals presenting
  with alcohol and drug use problems
• Clinically examine and assess client needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan
  clinical care accordingly
• Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for clients with complex needs including dual diagnosis
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to client needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
• Work with clients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
  Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
• Support clients in their recovery including Opiate Substitution Treatment and Alcohol and Opiate detoxification and promotion of healthy lifestyles
  Assess, identify and refer clients presenting with physical and mental health needs
• Ensure delivery of KPIs including Positive Treatment Exits, BBV testing and treatment by working collaboratively with partner agencies such as the HCV operational delivery network

The Ideal Candidate

Qualifications:

• Registered first level nurse MSc in Advanced Nursing or Clinical Practice or equivalent
• Relevant nursing/health degree
• Mentor/teaching qualification
• Clinical supervision training and experience
• Independent nurse prescriber

Knowledge:

• Advanced clinical practice skills  - Management of clients with alcohol and drug use disorders
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Clinical examination skills
• Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
• Local and national alcohol and drug policy
• Wider health economy
• Clinical governance issues in drug and alcohol services
• Patient group directions and associated policy

Experience:

• Significant post registration experience
• Recent drug and alcohol service nursing experience
• Nurse-led management of recovery oriented treatment
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
• Clinical Leadership
• Audit
• Research
• Nurse prescribing in substance misuse

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:

• 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
• 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 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 £300 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