JOB-20240911-c1c514b9

Band 6 Mental Health Nurse - Community Drug & Alcohol Service (CDAS)

Specialism: Mental Health Nurse - Substance Misuse / Drug & Alcohol
Location: Richmond & Wandsworth, UK
Salary: £27.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing Locum
Schedule: Part Time / Full Time

Join the Community Drug & Alcohol Service (CDAS) as a Band 6 Mental Health Nurse, supporting service users with complex substance use and mental health needs in Richmond and Wandsworth. This long-term locum role offers an excellent hourly rate, flexible working patterns, and the opportunity to build specialist expertise within a respected multidisciplinary team.

Perks and Benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Flexible scheduling that allows you to balance professional and personal commitments.

• £27.00 per hour: Enjoy competitive hourly pay with full control over your earning potential.

• Varied Environments: Work across community settings and gain exposure to a wide range of clinical situations.

• Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training and opportunities to develop specialist skills in substance misuse and mental health.

• Build Your Network: Collaborate with professionals across the NHS, primary care, social care, and voluntary sectors.

What You Will Do

Clinical Responsibilities

• Undertake duties in line with the Mental Health Act (1983), Mental Capacity Act (2005), NMC Code of Conduct, and SLaM standards.

• Manage a defined caseload, prioritising assessments and planning care under the guidance of the Clinical Lead.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based programmes of care, ensuring high clinical standards.

• Act as Care Coordinator, participating in comprehensive multidisciplinary assessments addressing physical, psychological, mental health, and social care needs.

• Provide specialist clinical input and promote the recovery model for service users and their carers.

Risk & Safeguarding

• Carry out thorough risk assessments and ensure robust management plans, particularly for vulnerable individuals.