Job summary
This is your opportunity to be a part of a new and exciting Dual
Diagnosis Service, this new service is provided in conjunction with our
colleagues at We Are With You. The post holder will help to develop and deliver
dual diagnosis services, ensuring that high quality services are delivered to
service users with complex diagnosis. The post holder will work alongside the
other members of the dual diagnosis team to offer evidenced based interventions
to service users in the community. The post holder will assist the dual
diagnosis Lead to develop and maintain high quality standards of care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be part of a joint project between Navigo and With You to provide dual diagnosis support for those who are experiencing
both mental health and substance issues. The team work along side a small but
varied MDT inclusive of a Dr, Nurse, Recovery Workers, Peer Support and Support
Workers. The team support people with a variety of tasks inclusive of
signposting, emotional support, harm reduction, substance advance and onward
referral to support people to be empowered within their lives and support them
to achieve their set.
About us
Hello!
We
are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and
well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health
services to the NHS and beyond.
The
whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our
own family to use.
We
offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community
facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults
inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an
outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.
Ranked
as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies
top 100 large company list.
As
a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also
developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide
training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden
Centre.
Working
at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we
really mean it.
We
like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.
Come
and Join us !
Please
note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI
generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has
been automatically generated.
Should
you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability
or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
responsibilities
1. To support
the development and implementation of treatment within the field of dual
diagnosis (mental health and substance use/misuse) for service users identified
as potentially having a dual diagnosis.
2. To provide
one to one sessions with service users, ensuring that care and recovery
planning in relation to Substance misuse is conducted on an individual basis
according to the specific needs of the service user.
3 To
establish, sustain and disengage from therapeutic relationships with
individuals.
4. To
interact and co-operate with service users, relatives, and other professionals
and any community services as appropriate.
5. To have
professional responsibility for promoting equality, diversity, and rights.
6. To work
closely with ward-based nursing teams and multidisciplinary teams to support
the implementation of substance misuse care plans
7. To
implement and monitor treatment plans with service users that address their
needs in relation to mental health and substance misuse problems.
8. To assess
and act upon immediate risk of danger to service users and/or others.
9.. To
educate and give information to service users and others in the care of the
client on issues related to mental health problems and substance misuse.
10. To
support service users to engage in interventions aimed at addressing their
substance misuse difficulties.
11. Able to
deliver structured psychosocial interventions including harm
reduction/minimization strategies, motivational interviewing, CBT programmes,
problem solving, behavioural interventions and counselling techniques as
negotiated with individual service users. (Training provided).
12. To
co-facilitate and support the delivery of group programmes throughout Navigo's
in-patient services and within the community.
13. When
required to advocate for service users.
14.
Where appropriate, to engage friends and family of the service user in their
treatment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job
responsibilities
1. To support
the development and implementation of treatment within the field of dual
diagnosis (mental health and substance use/misuse) for service users identified
as potentially having a dual diagnosis.
2. To provide
one to one sessions with service users, ensuring that care and recovery
planning in relation to Substance misuse is conducted on an individual basis
according to the specific needs of the service user.
3 To
establish, sustain and disengage from therapeutic relationships with
individuals.
4. To
interact and co-operate with service users, relatives, and other professionals
and any community services as appropriate.
5. To have
professional responsibility for promoting equality, diversity, and rights.
6. To work
closely with ward-based nursing teams and multidisciplinary teams to support
the implementation of substance misuse care plans
7. To
implement and monitor treatment plans with service users that address their
needs in relation to mental health and substance misuse problems.
8. To assess
and act upon immediate risk of danger to service users and/or others.
9.. To
educate and give information to service users and others in the care of the
client on issues related to mental health problems and substance misuse.
10. To
support service users to engage in interventions aimed at addressing their
substance misuse difficulties.
11. Able to
deliver structured psychosocial interventions including harm
reduction/minimization strategies, motivational interviewing, CBT programmes,
problem solving, behavioural interventions and counselling techniques as
negotiated with individual service users. (Training provided).
12. To
co-facilitate and support the delivery of group programmes throughout Navigo's
in-patient services and within the community.
13. When
required to advocate for service users.
14.
Where appropriate, to engage friends and family of the service user in their
treatment
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective IT skills.
- Good general health record.
- Ability to work independently.
- Willingness to learn.
Desirable
- Car driver/ability to travel to different sites.
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
- Training in vocational work, career advice or equivalent experience gained through work in the field.
- An awareness of the role of CPD and Reflective practice in effectively working in this setting.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- A keenness to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health problems.
- Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
- Willingness to be flexible in meeting service users needs.
- Ability to create innovative solutions to help empower service users.
- Ability to work unsupervised in a range of settings.
- Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users & carers.
- Ability to provide practical support with daily living activities
- An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health, social care or related setting.
- Experience of contributing to multidisciplinary teams risk assessment and discharge planning processes
- Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
- Be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed.
- Be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise work
- Have both oral and written communication skills
- Be comfortable using IT
- Be organised and able to manage your time effectively
- Able to be flexible with working hours on occasion.
Desirable
- Awareness of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and its significance for service users and impact on clinical practice.
- Knowledge of evidence based interventions to support people who are recovering from mental illness
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective IT skills.
- Good general health record.
- Ability to work independently.
- Willingness to learn.
Desirable
- Car driver/ability to travel to different sites.
Qualifications
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
- Training in vocational work, career advice or equivalent experience gained through work in the field.
- An awareness of the role of CPD and Reflective practice in effectively working in this setting.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships.
- A keenness to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health problems.
- Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
- Willingness to be flexible in meeting service users needs.
- Ability to create innovative solutions to help empower service users.
- Ability to work unsupervised in a range of settings.
- Ability to form positive therapeutic relationships with service users & carers.
- Ability to provide practical support with daily living activities
- An ability to act calmly in emergencies and to respond in a professional manner to stressful and challenging behaviour
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in health, social care or related setting.
- Experience of contributing to multidisciplinary teams risk assessment and discharge planning processes
- Have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and colleagues alike
- Be able to work effectively in a team, supporting others when needed.
- Be resilient under pressure and able to prioritise work
- Have both oral and written communication skills
- Be comfortable using IT
- Be organised and able to manage your time effectively
- Able to be flexible with working hours on occasion.
Desirable
- Awareness of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act and its significance for service users and impact on clinical practice.
- Knowledge of evidence based interventions to support people who are recovering from mental illness
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.
