1.1 Registered nurse with the NMC with at least 4 years post registration experience. E A 1.2 Registered and competent as a Non-Medical Prescriber within the NMC E A 1.3 Experience of working within substance misuse treatment E A/I 1.4 Level 1 and 2 in RCGP – or willingness to undergo training. E A 1.5 A clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services E A/I 1.6 Sound and demonstrable knowledge of clinical prescribing issues. E A/I 1.7 Knowledge of the issues facing substance misusers including appropriate medical interventions, social care and health issues. E A/I 1.8 Sound and demonstrable knowledge of harm reduction and health promotion interventions. E A/I 1.9 Robust understanding of safeguarding and evidence of experience of upholding principles of safeguarding E A/I 1.10 Experience of BBV screening and the administration of BBV vaccinations D A/I 1.11 Experience of managing dual diagnosis service users, and working in partnership to meet their needs E A/I 1.12 Experience of line management and supervision. E A/I 1.13 Experience of teaching and delivering training packages E A/I 1.14 Demonstrable experience of managing a multidisciplinary team E A/I 2. Abilities and skills 2.1 Ability to assess and recovery plan service users and formulate written reports as necessary. E A/I 2.2 Ability to motivate others and manage organisational change D A 2.3 Ability to lead others and provide effective role modelling E I 2.4 Maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with partnership agencies. E A/I
2.5 Demonstrate skills to undertake administrative duties. E A/I 2.6 The ability to meet deadlines E A/I 2.7 Clinical auditing skills to inform evaluation of the service and identify areas for development. E A/I 2.8 A valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle or clearly demonstrate how you will meet any travelling requirements of the post. E I 2.9 Communicate confidently and effectively, verbally and in writing. E A 2.10 Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. E I 2.11 Employ a professional, empathetic and non-judgmental attitude towards service users. E I 2.12 Show commitment to facilitating positive outcomes for service users. E A/I 2.13 To demonstrated being able to be both proactive and reactive in service delivery. E A/I 2.12 Reliability and respond flexibly to the demands of the post. E I 2.13 Show a capacity to autonomously, seek support when indicated and the ability to keep calm under pressure. E I 2.14 The ability to take responsibility for the clinical leadership of the unit and deputise for the Lead within competency levels. E A/I 2.15 Knowledge of local services and geography. D I 2.16 Knowledge of motivational interviewing techniques. D A/I 2.17 Qualification(s) in substance misuse D A 2.18 Ability to identify issues/situations/information and have the skills to formulate solutions and make recommendations on the best course of action E A/I 2.19 To manage own time and diary effectively meeting deadlines E I 2.20 To assess and evaluate risk in relation to substance misuse and health and mental health needs. To understand complex factors relating to risk and commence appropriate management of these patients E A/I
2.21 To actively contribute to the development and timely review of local procedures. E A/I 2.22 To implement policies within the service as require E A/I 2.23 To actively contribute to identifying service development issues / themes and propose changes to practices in own work area E A/I 3. Working within WDP’s framework of commitments to employees 3.1 A commitment to engaging with, understanding and promoting WDP’s values, vision and mission. E A/I 3.2 An understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best practice. E A/I 3.3 An understanding of the importance of professional integrity in relationships with service peers and other relevant professionals. E A/I 3.4 A responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing as well as those around you (e.g. colleagues and service users). E A/I 3.5 An understanding of and commitment to treating all information acquired through the course of your employment as confidential. E A/I 3.6 An understanding of information governance processes and a commitment to follow and apply all necessary safeguards. E A/I 3.7 A commitment to seek learning opportunities to improve and broaden your own professional knowledge and skills and to contribute to and relevant oversee the learning of others. E A/I 4. Key competencies 4.1 Effective verbal and non-verbal communication and interpersonal skills E A/I 4.2 IT and report writing skills E A 4.3 Working understanding of medicines and prescription management compliance with NMC Guidelines. E A/I 4.4 The ability to assess, plan and implement safe and effective clinical care E A/I 4.5 The ability to work within levels of competency and seek support when needed E I 4.6 Clinically and supervising and line managing staff E A/I