Job summary
The post holder would be working as a member of a multidisciplinary Team in The Better Lives Substance Misuse Service in Islington. They will be responsible for providing individual assessment identified clinical interventions and direct care to service users within all hostels in Islington so that we can offer pre-engagement sessions for pre-contemplative people who have mental health problems and substance misuse needs and support people into structured treatment and or plan the correct care plan that has a person-centred approach. They would be expected to work across Islington borough and the Better Lives sites to meet the needs of this population all of which will be offer all of the treatment options open to clients of the service which includes recovery support, Drugs and alcohol treatments and a group programme: the expectations is that they would be working within this integral model in coproduction and inclusion of service user representatives as supporting this as the service pathways develops.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the MDT and works to the team standards and understands and operates to the requirements of the service operational policy and strategy, and that safe, evidence based, effective, culturally competent care is delivered in a timely manner to service users. They will contribute to governance and audit within the team, ensuring that team members are supported and developed to their potential and that new team members are comprehensively inducted and successfully integrated into the team. They will support the development of the pathway to work with clients who are housed within the hostel system in Islington and are at a pre contemplative about engagement with treatment . This post will take an assertive outreach approach to working with people affected by substance needs
About us
Camden and Islington Foundation Trust is a strong performing and ambitious organisation. The Trusts four key priorities are
Early and Effective Interventions
Helping People to live well
Research and Innovation
Keeping our service users, carers and staff safe .
Our cultural pillars are
We Value each other: Supporting each other's wellbeing and development.
We are empowered: Taking action and responsibility to do what is best for your services and team
We keep things simple: Cutting out bureaucracy when it adds nothing
We are connected: Working collaboratively across services and organisations rather than in silos
Job description
Job responsibilities
The focus of the role will be working with pre contemplative people in the hostel system and include individual assessment, intervention and evaluation of treatment, delivered within the framework of NICE guidelines, evidence based best practice and to maximise service users recovery and re-enablement ensuring that service users are offered all treatment offers within the Better Lives model
They will be responsible for a defined caseload and they will formulate appropriate specific, highly specialist care and treatment plans; providing highly skilled and specialist interventions and care to service users with complex mental health problems. Care co-ordination may also form part of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The focus of the role will be working with pre contemplative people in the hostel system and include individual assessment, intervention and evaluation of treatment, delivered within the framework of NICE guidelines, evidence based best practice and to maximise service users recovery and re-enablement ensuring that service users are offered all treatment offers within the Better Lives model
They will be responsible for a defined caseload and they will formulate appropriate specific, highly specialist care and treatment plans; providing highly skilled and specialist interventions and care to service users with complex mental health problems. Care co-ordination may also form part of this role.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse. Current registration with relevant professional body. OR Other relevant qualification i.e. Solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy etc
- Evidence of extensive experience of working within the substance misuse field .
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification ( Nurse only )
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- To demonstrate a sound knowledge base in the provision of substance misuse services and preferred treatment methods
- Demonstrable understanding and experience of utilising a variety of assessment tools as well as service specialist tools currently used in practice in relation to assessing / planning care needs and determining risk
- Sound practical experience of patient / service user care and engagement within the wider context of the organisation
Desirable
- Experience of delivering specialist SMS interventions in Acute hospitals and Primary Care settings or hostel
skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form at a high level in a range of complex areas
- Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form at a high level in a range of complex areas
- Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and partners
- Ability to manage own caseload of service users with complex needs.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse. Current registration with relevant professional body. OR Other relevant qualification i.e. Solution focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy etc
- Evidence of extensive experience of working within the substance misuse field .
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescribing Qualification ( Nurse only )
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- To demonstrate a sound knowledge base in the provision of substance misuse services and preferred treatment methods
- Demonstrable understanding and experience of utilising a variety of assessment tools as well as service specialist tools currently used in practice in relation to assessing / planning care needs and determining risk
- Sound practical experience of patient / service user care and engagement within the wider context of the organisation
Desirable
- Experience of delivering specialist SMS interventions in Acute hospitals and Primary Care settings or hostel
skills and Ability
Essential
- Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form at a high level in a range of complex areas
- Ability to communicate both in verbal and written form at a high level in a range of complex areas
- Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and partners
- Ability to manage own caseload of service users with complex needs.
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).
