Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and proactive mental health nurse and substance misuse practitioner to play a pivotal role in developing and implementing specialist dual diagnosis intervention programmes to a group of service users presenting with substance misuse and mental health needs.
The post holder will be based within the duty service of Bracknell Community Mental Health Team at Church Hill House, and will be responsible for coordinating and conducting assessments, providing high quality treatments, care co-ordination, and long term casework.
The role will offer autonomy, variety and significant development opportunities. The role will also offer flexibility, with the successful candidate able to benefit from a hybrid approach to working, if desired.
Main duties of the job
- To have a comprehensive understanding of residential drug and alcohol treatment services and the ability to motivate, assess and refer patients to the appropriate treatment.
- To be responsible for identifying the specific interventions and skills required from the multidisciplinary team to deliver the plan of care and expected health/social outcomes which are evidenced based and lead to recovery and minimise risk.
- Participate in joint assessments of clients with dual diagnosis. Including plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care in partnership with patients and other agencies when appropriate.
- To establish and maintain good working relationships with local agencies including community drug and alcohol services.
- To demonstrate a working knowledge and application of current political and professional legislative issues pertaining to service users in this client group, as well as to ensure the implementation of the Trust and National policies, in particular with regards to CPA and Risk Strategies.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.
For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma level professional qualification in substance use and misuse or relevant experience
- Professional knowledge acquired through working in community drug and alcohol services
- Registered for practice through NMC
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- Further relevant qualification in the field of mental health - CBT / PSI or other
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development to high standard
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in community mental health services
- Minimum five years' experience of working with adults with mental health problems
- Experience of assessment and report writing
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Experience of working with substance misuse
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Thorough working knowledge of mental health problems and their management
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health problems and their management
- Knowledge of current mental health policy
- Knowledge and understanding of addictive substances, the problems they may cause and the interventions/ approaches that help
- Ability to carry out high quality assessments and treatment interventions to individuals and groups
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to maintain good quality records, and write reports
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Driving licence and have use of a car for work
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Diploma level professional qualification in substance use and misuse or relevant experience
- Professional knowledge acquired through working in community drug and alcohol services
- Registered for practice through NMC
- Good standard of general education
Desirable
- Further relevant qualification in the field of mental health - CBT / PSI or other
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of continuous professional development to high standard
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in community mental health services
- Minimum five years' experience of working with adults with mental health problems
- Experience of assessment and report writing
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working
Desirable
- Experience of supervising staff and students
- Experience of working with substance misuse
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Thorough working knowledge of mental health problems and their management
- Knowledge and understanding of mental health problems and their management
- Knowledge of current mental health policy
- Knowledge and understanding of addictive substances, the problems they may cause and the interventions/ approaches that help
- Ability to carry out high quality assessments and treatment interventions to individuals and groups
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to maintain good quality records, and write reports
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Driving licence and have use of a car for work
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).
