About Mark Jay
I'm a Clinical Nurse Specialist in addiction, with many years experience of helping problem and dependent drinkers. I'm also qualified as an Independent Prescriber. This is my single-handed private practice.
You can check my professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council here.
The ethic of my private clinical work is to only take on clients when we are both satisfied that it's the best option at the time. I will always point people to another service if I think it would be better for them. I never use a selling technique, and I always give people as much information as they can before they make a choice.
I can give anyone looking for help with their alcohol problem a more flexible and personalised service than your local NHS services or residential rehab centres can offer.
I have years of experience in the medical and psychological aspects of treating alcohol dependence and withdrawals. I can also prescribe any medication you might need.
I've found that my clients appreciate having one point of contact with a trustworthy, experienced clinician, rather than being confused by being passed around different people and services, or paying lots of money for being looked after by inexperienced agency staff in 5-star surroundings.
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Lancaster University, 1985)
Registered Nurse (1992)
Community Psychiatric Nursing (ENB 992, 1997)
Diploma in Addiction Studies (Leeds University, 1998)
Non-medical Prescribing (Plymouth University, 2007)
Experience
1983-1988 Volunteer counselling, including substance abuse
1992-1994 NHS Staff Nurse
1994-2000 NHS Community Psychiatric Nurse (Drugs & Alcohol)
2000-2003 NHS Clinical Manager (Substance Misuse)
2003-2009 NHS Clinical Nurse Specialist (Addiction)
2007-2010 Private Alcohol Practice (previously working as 'Devon Home Detox')