Band 5 Staff Nurse - Addiction Clinical Care Suite

Job overview

The Addiction Care Team provides integrated 24/7 clinically effective, efficient and high quality care to patients at Guys and St Thomas' who are affected by substance misuse.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we have expanded to include a new innovative 24hrs/7 day’s inpatients GSTT Addiction Clinical Care Suite (ACCS). We are looking for passionate, caring and enthusiastic nurses who are  interested in or have previous experience in addictions and/or general medical nursing.

As a staff nurse on the ward you will care for patients who are undergoing medically assisted withdrawal / stabilisation from drugs and / or alcohol.

We are motivated to promote the development of our staff and you will  be supported to build on your skills through training and development opportunities.

Closing date: 18th April 2025

Main duties of the job

Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessments, care planning, interventions and evaluations for patients are provided from admission through to discharge.

At times  will have management responsibility for being in-charge of the ward and supervising junior members of staff. The post holder will be a key member in relation to the development of practice on the ward.

They will be working independently/autonomously and at times without direct supervision, accountable for their own professional actions.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of service users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles

The role will involve working a shift pattern of Long Days and  Nights Covering - Weekdays, Weekend and Bank Holidays.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Responsible for carrying out clinical practice within designated clinical areas, ensuring that high quality, current evidence-based nursing assessment, care planning, implementation, interventions and evaluations for patients is provided from admission through to discharge.
• Will be responsible for the application of knowledge across the range of work procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
• To act as advocate for patients within the area, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
• To ensure that patients’ receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
• Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
• Will advise on the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
• Recognise the significance of observations made, and use them to develop and initiate nursing assessments and devise a plan of care.
• Will ensure that all patients will have a discharge plan that is safe and appropriate for their needs.
• Carry out nursing procedures and treatments, checking on and maintaining the highest possible standards.
• Work alongside the multi-disciplinary team to ascertain treatments and advise on nursing priorities.
• Take a clear and concise history from patients by assessing their health and well being and complete documentation ensuring that all entries are accurate and legible and that all information systems are maintained.
• Undertake prescribed physical observations as follows: blood pressure, temperature, respirations, blood sugars, urinalysis, weight and height, and report exceptions appropriates.
• Responsible for the correct administration of prescribed medication including transfusion of blood and blood produc

Professional Responsibilities

• Is wholly accountable for his / her practice in line with the NMC code of professional conduct and takes every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve his / her knowledge and professional competence.
• Will act in accordance with Local, Hospital and Statutory Guidelines & Policies including Health and Safety initiatives.
• Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act, and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed.
• Will work in accordance with Corporate Objectives
• Will maintain a high standard of care and give courteous reception to all patients and visitors.
• Will adopt a patient orientated approach to work
• Will practice in a cost effective and cost aware manner
• Will ensure that the Hospital’s policy is understood and carried out with regard to the care and custody of drugs/medications, especially with regard to those covered by the Control of Drugs Act.

Please see attached job description for full details