Nhs Substance Misuse Keyworker
2 weeks ago
Background & Values
PSALT is an NHS organisation that offers OST prescribing for people dependent on opiates such as heroin. We work to stabilise people on methadone or buprenorphine and reduce illicit drug use. We work closely with each person in supporting and empowering them to make positive choices. It is these choices which will allow them to move forward with their lives and build recovery capital. We work at pace set by each individual.
25 years of experience and a myriad of evidence has taught us that this approach is successful. We are looking for a dedicated person who believes in the ability to overcome adversity.
We are looking for someone who is caring and able to support and motivate individuals to make positive and effective change.
Skills & Qualities
- empathy and a calm, caring approach
- an understanding of substance misuse issues and its impact on people directly and indirectly
- a non-judgmental attitude
- the ability to build trusting relationships
- the ability to work alone and as part of a busy team
- excellent communication and listening skills
- the ability to work closely with a range of different external organisations
- respect for confidentiality & a good understanding of managing data in a confidential manner.
- Effective time management skills
- The ability to thrive in a busy and high pressured environment
- Strong IT literacy
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage a case load of patients involving monitoring, assessing and motivating individuals during their treatment.
Design and implement care management plans with patients. Ensuring the monitoring and updating of the plans so that outcomes are recorded correctly.
Carrying out three monthly assessments and in consultation with each individual, make appropriate recommendations to their clinician regarding their treatment, and follow up on any agreed interventions and record appropriate outcomes.
Sign post or refer to other services where by the need of the patient cannot currently be met by the PSALT programme and keep accurate records in relation to this.
Monitor and manage the attendance of patients.
Maintain accurate patient records and information using the WCCIS system.
To ensure that any recommendations following an assessment, review or drop in are recorded in the appropriate format and to ensure that those recommendations if agreed are adopted.
To provide a monthly statistical report to the project manager
To ensure that a professional and competent health service to all PSALT patients in line with PSALT protocols and procedures.
To undergo supervision on a regular basis.
Experience
Previous experience in a similar supportive role is essential.
Previous experience of working in a confidential service is an advantage but not essential
Previous experience of delivering behavioural change interventions in an advantage but not essential
Job Type:
Full time (35 hours Monday to Friday)
Salary:
£20k
Full NHS Pension
Office based role
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
From £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
One location
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