Job Description

Position: Bank Nurse - Addiction/Rehabilitation


Location: Sanctuary Lodge, Halstead, C09 2DW


Salary: 17.30 per hour (DOE)


Bank Shifts: 12.5 hours which involves of days and nights.


Join the UK's Leading Provider of Alcohol & Drug Rehab Services, where we pride ourselves on offering world-class treatment in welcoming and affordable facilities across the country.

Job Summary

Are you a Bank Nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity to work in a Medically Assisted Treatment Centre where you can dedicate time to delivering high-quality care? Would you prefer a manageable caseload, offering you the chance to truly focus on your patients?

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Career Progression: Amazing growth opportunities within UKAT Training & Development: Free access to ongoing training and development Free On-site Parking Wellness Programme: 24/7 free counselling support via BUPA Blue Light Card: Enjoy thousands of retail discounts Employee of the Month: Earn up to 100 in monthly vouchers Small Client Caseload: Maximum of 23 clients

Key Responsibilities:

Adhere to NMC guidelines and the code of conduct at all times Assist the Centre Manager and Lead Nurse with the clinic's action plan development and execution Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to formulate and deliver comprehensive recovery plans Ensure that accommodation, including catering, maintenance, and cleanliness, meets high standards Conduct nurse inductions and provide guidance to new team members Perform client assessments, including triage, risk management, and comprehensive evaluations Administer medications and monitor client responses, reporting any concerns to the medical team Provide direct clinical care, develop treatment plans, and support clients through detoxification programmes Respond to clinical and medical emergencies as a first responder Ensure accurate and up-to-date client records, including case notes and statutory records Participate in clinical audits, service reviews, and service user satisfaction evaluations Supervise junior staff and volunteers as needed

What We're Looking For:

A current, UK recognised nursing qualification - RMN, RGN, CPN or equivalent. Registered Nurse Mental Health or Registered Nurse General (NMC Registration and active PIN). Demonstrable experience of delivering clinical interventions in the substance misuse field within a clear philosophical/theoretical framework. Experience of supervising the clinical casework of professionally qualified staff working in the alcohol and drug field. Experience of undertaking comprehensive screening, clinical assessments, clinical audits and formulating recovery plans. Experience of managing a caseload of clients being prescribed substitute medication. Experience of developing and maintaining successful partnerships with GPs, treatment agencies and other healthcare providers. Proven track record in managing incidents of challenging behaviour. Experience of keeping accurate and up-to-date client/customer records for monitoring purposes Knowledge of NICE guidelines, DANOS and Models of Care Frameworks. Knowledge of substance misuse evidence based practice and treatment interventions. Computer literacy and IT experience in relation to managing own administration, monitoring and clinical activity data reporting. Excellent case management skills, with experience in undertaking assessment, care-planning and treatment reviews.

The Recruitment Process:

You will have an initial phone conversation with the Talent Acquisition Specialist which will be an informal chat and opportunity to ask questions about the position If you are successful in your initial phone conversation, you will be required to undertake an interview on-site or via video conference. (please note that if you have a video interview, you will be required to visit the centre at a later date for a tour). * Our shortlisted candidates will be notified if they are successful within 5 working days post interview.