Dual Diagnosis Nurse

Change Grow Live is seeking a Dual Diagnosis Nurse to support people with multi-faceted issues related to the impact of substance use on their physical and mental health. As a Dual Diagnosis Nurse, you will be an integral member of our multidisciplinary team, offering specialist clinical interventions to people who use our services. The salary for this role is £38,114.53 to £44,469.24 per year. Main duties of the job Provide bespoke interventions for identified service users, with the aim of engaging people in the most appropriate service for their needs, reducing re-presentations and bringing about positive outcomes. Support the development of joint working protocols with mental health services and substance misuse services. Review service users presenting to services and undertake specialist mental health assessments as required. Identify the training and support needs of colleagues working with this group of service users and deliver training or provide support as appropriate. Improve communication and referral pathways between substance misuse and mental health teams and other services involved in the care and treatment of people with dual diagnosis. Benefits Regular national nurse and HCA forums Regular 1:1s and appraisals Protected continuing professional development time, which totals up to 6 days per year Free access to the RCNi learning platform Payment of NMC fee Opportunity to use the government-backed Apprenticeship Levy fund to develop nursing practice Wellbeing hour every week and access to personal wellbeing resources Requirements Experience of working in substance misuse and/or mental health settings Experience of working with people with co-morbid mental health and substance misuse problems Knowledge of and skills in appropriate therapeutic interventions for working with people with dual diagnosis Qualification in Mental Health Treatment Relevant registered qualification in Mental Health Job Data by YubHub .