Job summary
Ready to make a profound difference in the lives of others? We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Duty & Support Officer to join our dynamic Drug and Alcohol service at Nobles Hospital.
This is your opportunity to be at the heart of our team, providing essential, high-quality support and interventions to service users on their recovery journey. You will be a crucial point of contact, offering assessment, crisis management, and psychosocial support to empower individuals and promote positive change.
If you are a resilient and motivated professional with a passion for substance misuse care, we want to hear from you. In return, we offer a supportive environment, the chance to develop specialist skills, and the immense satisfaction of helping to rebuild lives within our community.
Join us and be the change.
Main duties of the job
As a Duty & Support Officer, you will be the frontline of our service, providing vital support to individuals accessing our drug and alcohol team. Your key responsibilities will include conducting initial assessments, managing risk, and offering immediate crisis intervention to service users. You will develop and deliver tailored psycho-social support plans, working collaboratively with each person to empower them in their recovery. A central part of your role will be working in partnership with multi-disciplinary teams, GPs, and external agencies to ensure a seamless, coordinated approach to care for every individual we support.
About us
Joining our Drug and Alcohol Service at Nobles Hospital as a locum offers a unique and rewarding opportunity. You'll be integrated into our close-knit, multidisciplinary team, renowned for its supportive and collaborative atmosphere. We value professionalism, empathy, and the fresh perspective you will bring.
This locum role provides the perfect chance to gain invaluable experience within a specialist substance misuse service, with the flexibility of a fixed-term contract. You will benefit from robust supervision and work within a well-structured NHS framework, all while making a tangible, life-changing difference to the community on the Isle of Man. It's an ideal platform to advance your career in a stunning location.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high-quality, evidence-based support and interventions to service users with drug and/or alcohol problems. The post holder will act as a designated support officer, managing a caseload, conducting assessments, and delivering a range of psychosocial interventions under the supervision of senior clinical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Practice:
To act as a first point of contact, receiving and screening referrals for the service.
To undertake comprehensive assessments of service users, including risk assessments and the development of risk management plans.
To manage a defined caseload, providing structured one-to-one and group-based psychosocial interventions.
To deliver harm reduction advice, information, and support, including on blood-borne viruses and safer injecting practices.
To contribute to the management of clients in crisis, providing immediate support and liaising with appropriate emergency services.
To support service users through their treatment journey, including medically assisted recovery.
Communication and Partnership:
To work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), contributing to team meetings and care planning.
To liaise effectively with GPs, pharmacies, mental health services, social care, and other external agencies to ensure integrated care.
To maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and service standards.
Professional Development:
Confidentiality/Data Protection:
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria:
Professional qualification in a relevant health or social care field (e.g., OT, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology) OR significant equivalent experience in a substance misuse or mental health setting.
Demonstrable experience of working with individuals with drug and/or alcohol problems.
Knowledge of a range of psychosocial interventions and harm reduction principles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to assess risk and formulate risk management plans.
Competent IT skills for record keeping and communication.
Desirable Criteria:
Registered with a relevant professional body (e.g., HCPC, SWE, NMC).
Training in motivational interviewing, CBT techniques, or dual diagnosis.
To Apply:Please submit your CV, two professional references, and confirmation of your professional registration status
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high-quality, evidence-based support and interventions to service users with drug and/or alcohol problems. The post holder will act as a designated support officer, managing a caseload, conducting assessments, and delivering a range of psychosocial interventions under the supervision of senior clinical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Practice:
To act as a first point of contact, receiving and screening referrals for the service.
To undertake comprehensive assessments of service users, including risk assessments and the development of risk management plans.
To manage a defined caseload, providing structured one-to-one and group-based psychosocial interventions.
To deliver harm reduction advice, information, and support, including on blood-borne viruses and safer injecting practices.
To contribute to the management of clients in crisis, providing immediate support and liaising with appropriate emergency services.
To support service users through their treatment journey, including medically assisted recovery.
Communication and Partnership:
To work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT), contributing to team meetings and care planning.
To liaise effectively with GPs, pharmacies, mental health services, social care, and other external agencies to ensure integrated care.
To maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date clinical records in line with professional and service standards.
Professional Development:
Confidentiality/Data Protection:
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria:
Professional qualification in a relevant health or social care field (e.g., OT, Social Work, Nursing, Psychology) OR significant equivalent experience in a substance misuse or mental health setting.
Demonstrable experience of working with individuals with drug and/or alcohol problems.
Knowledge of a range of psychosocial interventions and harm reduction principles.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to assess risk and formulate risk management plans.
Competent IT skills for record keeping and communication.
Desirable Criteria:
Registered with a relevant professional body (e.g., HCPC, SWE, NMC).
Training in motivational interviewing, CBT techniques, or dual diagnosis.
To Apply:Please submit your CV, two professional references, and confirmation of your professional registration status
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered with a relevant professional body (e.g., HCPC, SWE, NMC).
- Training in motivational interviewing, CBT techniques, or dual diagnosis.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered with a relevant professional body (e.g., HCPC, SWE, NMC).
- Training in motivational interviewing, CBT techniques, or dual diagnosis.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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