Job summary
HMP Woodhill is a category A/B prison comprising of five residential wings (including a stabilisation unit), a segregation unit, clinical assessment unit, the close supervision centre and reception area. Each area has a group of dedicated healthcare staff committed to improving services and delivery of healthcare to prisoners with a range of complex health problems and diverse ethnic backgrounds.
The Addictions Team helps people in HMP Woodhill who want to break a cycle of addiction to substances such as heroin, club drugs, other types of stimulants or long-term alcohol addiction. It represents the bringing together of a variety of services under one roof to provide a better service to service users. We offer a variety of psychosocial and clinical interventions to support clients throughout their journey in custody, starting from their arrival into prison and through to their release.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has presented itself within our service! This is a unique opportunity to be part of an integrated substance misuse service combining the elements of education, prevention, treatment and recovery within a prison environment.We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and empathic Band 4 Recovery Practitioner to complement our Addictions Team supporting the delivery of psychosocial interventions.
The post holder should be ready for a new challenge, demonstrate good communication skills and work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team. You should have experience of completing comprehensive assessments and risk management. The successful candidate will hold a caseload of complex clients and deliver structured interventions via 1-1 and groupwork.
About us
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
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To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, which provides a range of specialist services to substance users, including harm minimisation approaches, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, care planning, health education and detoxification, mindfulness and groupwork.
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To make continuous assessments of the psychological, emotional, social, and rehabilitative needs of clients, taking into account the needs of family, local community and sentence plan, with regular evaluation of care plans.
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To provide case management to a defined caseload of clients, under the supervision of the Team Leader.
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To use agreed and established outcome monitoring tools and any other relevant quality measures.
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To manage the transfer of individuals between prisons and into the community.
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To counsel individuals about their substance use, using motivational interviewing and other evidence-based interventions.
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To ensure full risk assessment and risk management is delivered effectively.
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To understand and implement clinical governance.
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To ensure the highest quality of service is delivered by following local and national quality and performance standards, guidance, procedures, and practice guidelines.
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To ensure that all work is performed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, including Incident Reporting.
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To support the wider service with additional interventions as appropriate and with relevant training, e.g. initial clinical assessment, second signatory for controlled drugs, urine testing, dry blood-spot testing, etc.
Communication:
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To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
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To liaise and communicate relevant information with partner agencies within local and Trust guidelines.
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To promote an open dialogue culture, where a positive culture on improving communication and maintenance of healthy therapeutic relationships with clients are enhanced and valued.
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To contribute to the promotion of team cohesiveness and working collaboratively with colleagues in all parts of the Trust to achieve healthy and effective communication.
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To work collaboratively in developing professional links with other statutory and voluntary service providers, ensuring a corporate approach is adopted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
-
To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, which provides a range of specialist services to substance users, including harm minimisation approaches, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, care planning, health education and detoxification, mindfulness and groupwork.
-
To make continuous assessments of the psychological, emotional, social, and rehabilitative needs of clients, taking into account the needs of family, local community and sentence plan, with regular evaluation of care plans.
-
To provide case management to a defined caseload of clients, under the supervision of the Team Leader.
-
To use agreed and established outcome monitoring tools and any other relevant quality measures.
-
To manage the transfer of individuals between prisons and into the community.
-
To counsel individuals about their substance use, using motivational interviewing and other evidence-based interventions.
-
To ensure full risk assessment and risk management is delivered effectively.
-
To understand and implement clinical governance.
-
To ensure the highest quality of service is delivered by following local and national quality and performance standards, guidance, procedures, and practice guidelines.
-
To ensure that all work is performed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, including Incident Reporting.
-
To support the wider service with additional interventions as appropriate and with relevant training, e.g. initial clinical assessment, second signatory for controlled drugs, urine testing, dry blood-spot testing, etc.
Communication:
-
To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
-
To liaise and communicate relevant information with partner agencies within local and Trust guidelines.
-
To promote an open dialogue culture, where a positive culture on improving communication and maintenance of healthy therapeutic relationships with clients are enhanced and valued.
-
To contribute to the promotion of team cohesiveness and working collaboratively with colleagues in all parts of the Trust to achieve healthy and effective communication.
-
To work collaboratively in developing professional links with other statutory and voluntary service providers, ensuring a corporate approach is adopted.
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to diploma level or NVQ level 4
Desirable
- Motivational Interviewing/Relapse management training
- Harm reduction training
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job
Essential
- Keeping accurate electronic records
- Experience of conducting risk assessments and developing/reviewing careplans.
- Substantial experience in relevant role.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a secure environment / prison
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- Knowledge of risk assessment and management.
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to use computer to access patient information and email
- Demonstrates the ability to manage work under pressure
- Sensitive to colleagues and able to promote a positive motivating environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Understand the different roles of the multi-disciplinary team and own role within it
- Ability to provide and accept feedback, support, clinical/managerial supervision
- Committed to personal/professional developmen
- Dependable and a sense of responsibility
- Flexible approach to work with ability to prioritise workload
- Professional manner
Desirable
- Problem solving skills, stress management skills & conflict resolution skills
- Data processing and analysis
OTHER
Essential
- Motivated to provide the highest standard in a changing service.
- Awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Able to recognise signs of stress in self
Person Specification
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Educated to diploma level or NVQ level 4
Desirable
- Motivational Interviewing/Relapse management training
- Harm reduction training
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job
Essential
- Keeping accurate electronic records
- Experience of conducting risk assessments and developing/reviewing careplans.
- Substantial experience in relevant role.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a secure environment / prison
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- Knowledge of risk assessment and management.
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to use computer to access patient information and email
- Demonstrates the ability to manage work under pressure
- Sensitive to colleagues and able to promote a positive motivating environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Understand the different roles of the multi-disciplinary team and own role within it
- Ability to provide and accept feedback, support, clinical/managerial supervision
- Committed to personal/professional developmen
- Dependable and a sense of responsibility
- Flexible approach to work with ability to prioritise workload
- Professional manner
Desirable
- Problem solving skills, stress management skills & conflict resolution skills
- Data processing and analysis
OTHER
Essential
- Motivated to provide the highest standard in a changing service.
- Awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Able to recognise signs of stress in self
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).
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).
