EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION FOR THE POST OF PRACTICE NURSE

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Attribute Essential Weight Desirable Weight Method of

Identification
Able to undertake training in 10 Occupational
Physical requirements physical interventions Health

First level registered nurse / RN 12 Certificate/Diploma in 5 Application

Qualifications Counselling form and
(Academic / interview
Professional) Significant 5
or Training Demonstrable
experience within the
substance misuse field
with evidence of
appropriate continued
learning.

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 Experience of assessing patient 10 Experience of working in 5 Application
Experience conditions, triaging services and criminal justice setting. form and
providing appropriate clinical interview
interventions. Experience of close 5
working relationships
Experience of working effectively with a variety of
within a MDT. statutory agencies and
other external
organisations.

Experience of 5
supervising and
mentoring junior staff.

5 Application
Knowledge Awareness of other issues relevant 10 form and
to healthcare within criminal interview
justice, e.g. substance misuse

Assessment and triage skills

Equal opportunities

Local and National Offender Health

Strategy
Negotiation and mediation skills 10 Evidence based 5 Application
Skills therapeutic skills form and
Excellent written and verbal 10 interview
communicators at all levels.
Experience of training 5
Ability to engage with and develop 10 delivery
a rapport with the client group.
Ability to work without 5
Ability to participate in and 10 direct supervision
understand multi professional
teamwork.

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 Ability to establish therapeutic 10
relationships with clients

Flexibility to work evenings and

Contractual weekends
Requirements

This specification has been prepared in accordance with the Trust’s Recruitment & Selection Best Practice Guide.

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