Part Time Substance Use Support Nurse (Hiring Immediately)

### Job Introduction**Part Time: 15 Hours Per Week 2 Days Per Week**At Turning Point we support people with substance use issues across thecountry. As a nurse in our Slough Service, youll make a real difference tothe lives of those experiencing difficulties from drugs and alcohol usage.Passionate about people, youll enjoy the opportunity and support to enhanceyour own life and career too, as you gain the experience and training you needto progress in your nursing career.Our Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Service ‘START’ offers support to individualsin Slough, East Berkshire. You will work within a busy service under thesupervision of our Clinical Lead and Operations Manager to improve thewellbeing of a wide range of individuals.Running health and social care services as a social enterprise, we investevery penny back into our care - and our people. So, if youre ambitious andready for a fresh challenge, progress your career with a sector leader.### Role ResponsibilityAs a Specialist Substance Use Nurse you will be involved with supportingopiate substitute treatment, alcohol and opiate detoxifications and promotingthe uptake of naloxone. You will also provide support to the team providingBlood Borne Virus screening and vaccinations and will work closely with mentalhealth, physical health and social care services. Youll also help to create acollaborative approach that links Turning Point ever closer to outsideprofessionals and agencies.### The Ideal CandidateYou will need to be a qualified nurse registered with the Nursing & MidwiferyCouncil. As an employee you will have access to RCNi to assist withrevalidation, indemnity insurance and support and supervision from the nursemanager and clinical lead. And of course, we’re looking for a Nurse who lovestalking to people with different needs, is genuinely interested in helpingthem, and possesses a deep level of empathy, understanding and patience.We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, youwill be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality ofour services and the service user experience. Your ideas will be listened to,and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported inyour role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learningculture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in theirfield and helps drive service improvement.### About us**_What Benefits Will I Receive?_**We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to makeyour money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, oropportunities to boost your career – we want to support you in every way wecan with our total reward package that includes: * NMC Registration Renewal fee paid for * Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future, with a blended approach of self-lead learning, experiential learning or more formal learning opportunities * Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications * 28 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost * An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further – including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You’ll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! * Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance * Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security * Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service – free, confidential telephone based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing * A 247 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more – all free to you and your immediate family * Recognition awards to recognise colleagues’ inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us * Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans * A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us!We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint tothe vacancy before the advertised closed date.Turning Point### Attached documents * !(pdf)( (SM - Specialist Substance Misuse Nurse.pdf)( />( Apply __)( />