Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to develop the Non-Opiate Service pathway in Haringey within the Grove substance misuse service. Barnet Enfield and Haringey NHS Trust are the lead providers of this service and work in partnership with Humankind to deliver treatment to residents of Haringey borough. The Post -holder will take a lead in developing this pathway for Non-Opiate Substances within the existing service. The post will involve working with people using drugs such as crystal Meth, cannabis, amphetamine, ketamine, GBH/ GBL, cocaine. They will offer
One to one session as well as developing and offering a group that will be able to further clients. The post- holder will work collaboratively with both statutory and non-statutory services to engage clients who use non-opiate substances, which will include co-locating in specialist service such as IAPT and other services within the Haringey borough. They will also work collaboratively to packages of care for clients to ensure they receive person centered care. The post-holder will be responsible for collecting data that will be used for local reporting, NDTMS and contract reporting purposes. They will take the lead and deliver training on Non-Opiate topics and related to harm reduction principles across a broad range of services. They will work collaboratively with any related research programmes with which the Trust is participating.
Main duties of the job
Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service
Provide comprehensive specialist assessment for individuals using Non -Opiate substances including using of New Psychoactive substances and stimulants .Including specialist risk assessment in relation to NPS and referring on for specialist assessment (e.g psychiatric assessment) when appropriate .Undertakes patient-centered interviews which identify areas that the person wishes to change in relations to substance use, physical health and mental health and makes an accurate assessment of the risk ot self and others. To assess high -risk sexual behavior particularly in chemsex , IV injecting area .
Provide a range of evidence based psychological interventions to individuals seeking to make changes to use of Non opiate substances including Motivational interviewing and cognitive -behavioral interventions, referring onto counselling and psychologists for further interventions
About us
At Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey NHS Community and Mental Health Trust our staff and service users have worked closely to create a set of values that make sure people who use our services get the best possible chance of a rapid recovery.
The Trust's values are:
- Compassion
- Respect
- Being Positive
- Working together
By coming to work at Barnet, Enfield and Haringey NHS Trust you will be joining a multiple award-winning, combined mental health (MH) and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
As part of the national transformation programme within the NHS, BEH Commu
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1 Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service
2 Provide comprehensive specialist assessment for individuals using Non -Opiate substances including using of New Psychoactive substances and stimulants .Including specialist risk assessment in relation to NPS and referring on for specialist assessment (e.g psychiatric assessment) when appropriate .Undertakes patient-centered interviews which identify areas that the person wishes to change in relations to substance use, physical health and mental health and makes an accurate assessment of the risk ot self and others. To assess high -risk sexual behavior particularly in chemsex , IV injecting area .
- Provide a range of evidence based psychological interventions to individuals seeking to make changes to use of Non opiate substances including Motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral interventions, referring onto counselling and psychologists for further interventions
4 Develop and provide a range of evidence based on psychological interventions to address mental health issues i.e depression and anxiety (including cognitive -behavioral interventions, Trauma informed care ) , referring onto Psychologists service when necessary .
- Develop and provide a range of evidence based psychological interventions to be delivered within a group setting for individuals using Non-Opiate substances.
- Provide comprehensive treatment packages for individuals covering a variety of topics dependent on pattern of usage which include the Non- Opiate substance demographic.
- Ensure that services are inclusive and address issues related to marginalize groups who may non opiate substances
8 Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
9 To provide comprehensive discharge plan for individuals leaving the service
- To manage the specialist Non opiate service in relation to providing assessment, fortnightly keyworking sessions and attempting to re-engage clients to minimize waiting time
- Develop a weekly multidisciplinary meeting relating to referrals or clients in treatment .
- Develop and deliver specialist services in other satellite clinic where necessary within the borough .
- Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the services .
- Deliver non-opiate training to other
Liaison/ Training
- To represent and promote the service to internal and external services
- To attend appropriate meeting and lead on the weekly steering and monthly Operational meeting.
- To provide formal and informal teaching and support in managing Non opiate cases
- To develop and maintain effective communication and positive working relationships with other services and professionals
- To be responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to educate other multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure they can provide advice and support for clients in relation to non-opiate substances .
- To lead in the dissemination of research findings relating to non-opiate substance , harm reduction and *other relevant subjects .
Professional:
- To promote and offer evidence- based practice within the context of delivering non opiate services to client groups
- To be aware of own personal developments needs and to be proactive in identifying and meeting own learning needs .
- To attend appropriate workshops, seminars and conferences to ensure professional development and awareness of latest development in substance misuse .
- To develop and maintain professional portfolio for revalidation purposes .
- To participate in the supervision and teaching of staff and students , carrying out clinical supervision.
- To maintain knowledge of Trust policies an procedures ,attending training sessions such as RIO updates .
- To be responsible for own health and safety and that of their colleagues .
promote service accessibility for the client group.
- To promote clinical excellence by complying with agreed Trust and statutory policies and clinical guidance, including Infection Control while maintaining own clinical competencies in this role.
- To support the Clinical Governance of the service, through reporting, investigating, recommending actions and learning lessons.
- To respond to and manage accidents & incidents, in line with Trust policy.This will include incident investigation and action planning.
- To work within the NMC and other statutory requirements.
People (HR) Management
To participate in the induction of new staff members as required.
- To act as mentor to nursing students, volunteers and peer mentors as required
- To deliver in house and external information and training sessions.
- To give feedback, either written or verbal of outside meetings/study days.
- To participate in regular clinical and management supervision
- To take part in anannual appraisal and Personal Development Plan.
- To adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
Service Development
- To contribute to the yearly service development plan, actively engaging in work stream and task groups to support the service meet its yearly objectives and KPIs
- To maintain an awareness of and commitment to local and national KPIs affecting The Grove
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1 Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service
2 Provide comprehensive specialist assessment for individuals using Non -Opiate substances including using of New Psychoactive substances and stimulants .Including specialist risk assessment in relation to NPS and referring on for specialist assessment (e.g psychiatric assessment) when appropriate .Undertakes patient-centered interviews which identify areas that the person wishes to change in relations to substance use, physical health and mental health and makes an accurate assessment of the risk ot self and others. To assess high -risk sexual behavior particularly in chemsex , IV injecting area .
- Provide a range of evidence based psychological interventions to individuals seeking to make changes to use of Non opiate substances including Motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral interventions, referring onto counselling and psychologists for further interventions
4 Develop and provide a range of evidence based on psychological interventions to address mental health issues i.e depression and anxiety (including cognitive -behavioral interventions, Trauma informed care ) , referring onto Psychologists service when necessary .
- Develop and provide a range of evidence based psychological interventions to be delivered within a group setting for individuals using Non-Opiate substances.
- Provide comprehensive treatment packages for individuals covering a variety of topics dependent on pattern of usage which include the Non- Opiate substance demographic.
- Ensure that services are inclusive and address issues related to marginalize groups who may non opiate substances
8 Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary.
9 To provide comprehensive discharge plan for individuals leaving the service
- To manage the specialist Non opiate service in relation to providing assessment, fortnightly keyworking sessions and attempting to re-engage clients to minimize waiting time
- Develop a weekly multidisciplinary meeting relating to referrals or clients in treatment .
- Develop and deliver specialist services in other satellite clinic where necessary within the borough .
- Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the services .
- Deliver non-opiate training to other
Liaison/ Training
- To represent and promote the service to internal and external services
- To attend appropriate meeting and lead on the weekly steering and monthly Operational meeting.
- To provide formal and informal teaching and support in managing Non opiate cases
- To develop and maintain effective communication and positive working relationships with other services and professionals
- To be responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to educate other multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure they can provide advice and support for clients in relation to non-opiate substances .
- To lead in the dissemination of research findings relating to non-opiate substance , harm reduction and *other relevant subjects .
Professional:
- To promote and offer evidence- based practice within the context of delivering non opiate services to client groups
- To be aware of own personal developments needs and to be proactive in identifying and meeting own learning needs .
- To attend appropriate workshops, seminars and conferences to ensure professional development and awareness of latest development in substance misuse .
- To develop and maintain professional portfolio for revalidation purposes .
- To participate in the supervision and teaching of staff and students , carrying out clinical supervision.
- To maintain knowledge of Trust policies an procedures ,attending training sessions such as RIO updates .
- To be responsible for own health and safety and that of their colleagues .
promote service accessibility for the client group.
- To promote clinical excellence by complying with agreed Trust and statutory policies and clinical guidance, including Infection Control while maintaining own clinical competencies in this role.
- To support the Clinical Governance of the service, through reporting, investigating, recommending actions and learning lessons.
- To respond to and manage accidents & incidents, in line with Trust policy.This will include incident investigation and action planning.
- To work within the NMC and other statutory requirements.
People (HR) Management
To participate in the induction of new staff members as required.
- To act as mentor to nursing students, volunteers and peer mentors as required
- To deliver in house and external information and training sessions.
- To give feedback, either written or verbal of outside meetings/study days.
- To participate in regular clinical and management supervision
- To take part in anannual appraisal and Personal Development Plan.
- To adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
Service Development
- To contribute to the yearly service development plan, actively engaging in work stream and task groups to support the service meet its yearly objectives and KPIs
- To maintain an awareness of and commitment to local and national KPIs affecting The Grove
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- Dip/BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Evidence
Desirable
- Recognised training in teaching/mentorship/supervision
Previous Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience as a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Experience / Interest In group work, talking therapies and therapeutic activities
- Experience of working within a Trauma informed framework.
- Experience of working with substance misuse
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and organise a range of complex clinical activities which require judgments to be made on competing factors.
- Ability to undertake risk assessments using standardised or semi-structured risk assessment methods.
- Ability to formulate care plans and packages of care.
Desirable
- Ability to lead and manage others in the provision of care.
- Ability to contribute to new strategies and policy development.
- Ability to engage in group work and supportive therapy
Person Specification
Education / Qualification
Essential
- Dip/BSc (Hons) in Mental Health Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy Evidence
Desirable
- Recognised training in teaching/mentorship/supervision
Previous Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience as a Band 5 Mental Health Nurse
Desirable
- Experience / Interest In group work, talking therapies and therapeutic activities
- Experience of working within a Trauma informed framework.
- Experience of working with substance misuse
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to plan and organise a range of complex clinical activities which require judgments to be made on competing factors.
- Ability to undertake risk assessments using standardised or semi-structured risk assessment methods.
- Ability to formulate care plans and packages of care.
Desirable
- Ability to lead and manage others in the provision of care.
- Ability to contribute to new strategies and policy development.
- Ability to engage in group work and supportive therapy
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
