Edie

Specialist Addiction Nurse

Shared by Edie - 31 January 2022
Originally posted by Edie - 31 January 2022

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Specialist Addiction Nurse to Join Gwent Specialist Substance Misuse Service (GSSMS) as part of the North Team (Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Torfaen) based in Maindiff Court Hospital Abergavenny.

GSSMS is a community based service that provides treatment for drug and/or alcohol dependent adults aged 18 and over. GSSMS 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 misuse.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are welcome to apply.