Job summaryPLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARDThe post holder will provide a specialist addictions service and work with service users to comprehensively assess their needs, identify options to meet those needs, and negotiate and review appropriate care within the parameters of the ABSDAS eligibility criteria.To deliver treatment, therapeutic intervention and support to those who have individualised, complex issues alongside their substance use. The Complex Services Team is commissioned to provide for service users who have additional complex issues affecting their psychological, physical and / or social functioning. The nature of this service user group necessitates detailed, comprehensive and robust packages of care that address all aspects of their psychosocial needs to promote progressive and positive change.Main duties of the jobPLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARDAn opportunity has arisen for an experienced mental health nurse to join the Aneurin Bevan Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service (ABSDAS) as a Specialist Addictions Nurse. This will be as part of the South team (Newport & Caerphilly area), based in Caerphilly.ABSDAS is a community based service that provides treatment for drug and/or alcohol dependent adults aged 18 and over. ABSDAS provides an extensive treatment and case management service to people experiencing problems with substance use and associated complexities including mental health, physical health, pregnancy and child protection issues. The successful candidate will work with service users to comprehensively assess their needs and develop an appropriate care plan. This will aim to address their physical and psychological well-being in addition to their substance use.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opened in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in TracPLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARDPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMental health nurse qualificationDesirableCounselling/therapy qualificationExperienceEssentialRelevant post qualifying experienceDesirableExperience of working with substance misuse/associated complexitiesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameAneurin Bevan University Health BoardAddressABSDASTy Siriol, St Martin's RoadCaerphillyCF83 1EGEmployer's websitehttps://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)