Job Description

Are you a Dual Diagnosis Specialist Nurse looking for a rewarding locum role in Berkshire? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility.

Job Title: Dual Diagnosis Specialist Nurse
Location: Berkshire
Duration: 3-month ongoing contract
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 AM 5 PM
Start Date: Insert Start Date
End Date: Ongoing
Rate of Pay: £35.00 per hour
Contact: Tayo Odubore (phone number removed) / (url removed)

Join our team as a Dual Diagnosis Specialist Nurse and play a key role in improving the lives of individuals with co-existing mental health and substance misuse issues. In this role, you will:

• Provide specialist mental health assessments and deliver tailored interventions
• Develop and implement joint working protocols between mental health and substance misuse services
• Support and train colleagues working with dual diagnosis service users
• Identify gaps in service provision and contribute to pathway and service design
• Improve referral pathways and communication between key services
• Manage a caseload of dual diagnosis service users as needed

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A current and valid NMC registration and pin
• Experience in substance misuse and/or mental health settings
• Experience working with individuals with co-morbid mental health and substance misuse issues
• Case management experience with clients with complex needs
• Knowledge and skills in therapeutic interventions for dual diagnosis
• Understanding of current mental health, substance misuse, and dual diagnosis policies

This role offers a flexible locum position requiring availability from Monday to Friday, 9 AM 5 PM. The contract is initially for three months with ongoing potential for extension based on performance and service needs.

This opportunity won t last long. Contact Tayo Odubore today at (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply now.

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health, incorporating HG Nursing and HG Doctors, is a leading UK recruitment agency for Mental Health Professionals, specialising in locum and permanent roles across the NHS and private sector. We help RMNs, CPNs, Social Workers, Psychologists, and Talking Therapists find high-quality jobs that match their skills and career goals.

With exclusive roles and a 4.8-star Google rating, we provide a trusted, hassle-free recruitment experience. We re also ranked among the Top 10 UK Best Small Companies to Work For.

The benefits of working with us:

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