Addictions Clinical Nurse

Achieve Treatment and Recovery Services provides support for people experiencing problems with drug and alcohol use across Salford, Trafford and Bury., We are seeking to recruit an Addictions Clinical Nurse who will deliver specialist support to our patients accessing treatment at our services across Achieve Salford, Trafford and Bury. This is a unique post and the successful candidate will work across all our sites. The successful candidate will provide a range of clinical interventions, including detox interventions, blood borne virus screening, vaccinations, administering long-acting injectable opiate medications, and a range of physical health investigations.

• Has experience of assessing, planning and delivering clinical care, Has experience of working in addictions services
• Has experience of delivering alcohol and opiate detoxification interventions, Able to provide a range of healthcare interventions, including venepuncture and vaccinations, Has experience of administering long acting injectable Buprenorphine and carrying out Fibroscans, Has knowledge of the physical, psychological and social effects of substance use and addiction and appropriate interventions
  
  Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond. Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options. Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity. Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.


• Pay Enhancements
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts
• fuelGenie Fuel Cards (for applicable roles)