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NHS Scotland Commitment
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who We Are
IDART is a Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership multi-disciplinary community-based team which provides seamless support for individuals with drug and/or alcohol issues.
The Philosophy Of Care For IDART
IDART believes that by providing a range of evidence-based treatments and interventions, targeted at a person’s specific and unique needs, will enable them to make informed and realistic decisions regarding their drug & alcohol use.
The Aim Of IDART
- To stop or reduce the intake of either drug and alcohol and prevent further harm, to either an individual, family member or community
- To identify carers and offer support
- To ensure harm reduction is offered to each individual at the point of contact
- To create a Recovery Oriented System of Care that all can experience a positive experience
- The service works on the basis of recovery which can be defined as an individual process
- To reduce the number of non-fatal overdoses and drug-related deaths
The Opportunity
An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse in the Perth & Kinross Integrated Drugs & Alcohol Recovery Team with opportunity to participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients with a drug and/or alcohol problem. Along with the opportunity to participate in the delivery and administration of buvidal which is an injectable form of buprenorphine, an opiate substitution therapy and other related treatments. Perth & Kinross Integrated Drugs & Alcohol Recovery Team, provide Tier 3 and Tier 4 care to patients with drug and/or alcohol problems.
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The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in the assessment and treatment of patients referred. The utilisation of motivational strategies will be a key part of the treatment delivered by the post holder. The focus of the treatment provided will be the recovery of the patient. The post holder will have a role in liaising with social work teams, primary care, residential units and other partner agencies as part of the post.
The Perth & Kinross Integrated Drugs & Alcohol Recovery Team includes community substance use team which works across the area and Kinclaven in patient substance misuse unit based at Murray Royal Hospital
Qualifications
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register
What We Love To See
- Patient focused with a flexible problem-solving attitude
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team, and with other departments
- High attention to detail in all aspects of your work
- Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and confidently at all levels (both verbally and in writing)
- Ability to organise, prioritise own workload and to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to implement, and ensure compliance with company policies & procedures
- Ability to work as part of team
Benefits Which Matter
As a valued employee of NHS Tayside, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
- Annual Leave - 27 Days increasing in line with service plus public holidays
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Working with eclectic individuals
- Open, honest and fun environment - where the leadership style is affiliative and coaching
Come and check us out!
Informal enquiries to: Anne Fleming anne.fleming@nhs.scot 01738 564261 or Donna Conroy donna.conroy@nhs.scot 01738 564261
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Hours of work
36 hours per week
Application Process
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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