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Recruitment
CLINICAL SUBSTANCE MISUSE NURSES –
RAPT DRUG & ALCOHOL TREATMENT SERVICES
Hours
: 35 hours with some flexibility required
Location
: Various Prison Locations across Kent
Salary
: Competitive + Benefits Package
Closing date for applications
: Friday 3rd April 2015 (10 am)
We are RAPt
, a UK leading provider of Psychosocial and 12-Step drug and alcohol treatment services.
We deliver treatment and aftercare programmes – in prisons and in the community – which help
people move away from addiction and crime. These services provide a variety of support, including
advice, counselling, group work and intensive treatment.
At RAPt we believe
that all people who are addicted to or misusing substances should have
access to support which is effective in breaking their addiction or misuse. People should be given
help and support to address all their needs, so they can transform their lives permanently,
including turning away from crime.
Our programmes work
, and because of this, after a recent round of re-contracting, we are delighted
to be going through a period of expansion (30% growth 2012-2013), and want to add new and
expanded functions to enable us to deliver our vision of high quality and effective recovery services.
We currently have an exciting opportunity
for experienced qualified nurses working within
substance misuse to join our organisation. Working as part of a busy, successful team of
Practitioners you will be assisting with the management of a caseload of clients, running workshops,
both CBT and 12-Step based, and referring to our partner organisations.
You will support
the delivery, of Psycho-social and 12- Step drug and alcohol treatment programmes.
You will also be responsible for the case management of offenders on your caseload.
To be successful
in this role you will need to have a thorough understanding of CBT and 12-Step
treatment approaches and will hold a Degree or Advanced Diploma in Nursing (RGN, RMN or
RNLD) with current UK registration. Applications from candidates who are themselves in recovery
will be welcomed.
RAPt offers
an excellent benefits package including work-related clinical supervision allowance,
Simply Health coverage, competitive annual leave entitlements and a contributory pension scheme.
We also support our employees to achieve both professional and personal development.
Please visit our website to apply. We are unable to accept CV’s.
VETERANS SUBSTANCE MISUSE
CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICE
MANAGER
Band 8a – £40,622-£48,748
Leatherhead, Surrey or Ayr,
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NURSES
Band 6 – £26,692-£35,747
Portsmouth
37.5 hours per week
At the UK’s leading Veterans’ mental health charity Combat
Stress we’re focussed on the future, providing Veterans with
the specialist support and care they need to rebuild their lives.
We’re on the lookout for inspiring healthcare professionals
to join our innovative, life-changing new Substance Misuse
Case Management Service. Developed in partnership with
local providers, the service supports Veterans across the UK
who misuse substances and may have associated mental
health issues.
As our Service Manager you will lead on the development,
management, monitoring and evaluation of this pilot. We’re
also looking for Nurses to carry out expert evidence-based
substance misuse and mental health assessments, case
management and care co-ordination.
In these exciting new roles the post-holders will have the
opportunity to shape something special. They will have
ample scope to impress as they apply their invaluable
expertise, commitment, conscientiousness and drive, making
a real difference to our Veterans’ lives and making the roles
their own.
Join our friendly, groundbreaking charity and you’ll be
part of an organisation who are committed to improving
the wellbeing and prospects of ex-service personnel every
single day.
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For an informal discussion about the roles,
please contact
Paula Shiels on 01292 561357
or email
To apply please download the application form from
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and return it along
with an up-to-date CV and detailed cover letter, stating your
salary expectations, to:
Closing date: 20 March 2015.
