Substance Misuse Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Bradford, United Kingdom Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

FIXED TERM 1 YEARS

**Brief Description of the Role**:
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Substance Misuse Practitioner who has an interest in addiction and a passion for improving the care of patients with alcohol misuse issues. This practitioner will be responsible for the assessment of patients who misuse a variety of substances will provide health education and psycho-social interventions. They will have a caseload of patients who will be supported both pre and post detox, and they will respond to the needs of patients attending hospital frequently for a variety of reasons.

The Practitioner will use their knowledge and experience to holistically assess patients who are in hospital and who have issues with drugs, alcohol or both. They will develop therapeutic relationships and provide appropriate advice and motivational support. They will make appropriate referrals into internal and external services to meet the needs of the individual.

The Substance Misuse Practitioner will be welcomed into the Alcohol Care Team. We are a friendly and passionate team. We have the shared vision to improve this service to meet (or exceed) the needs of the local population who have substance misuse issues. We are the opposite of change resistant and love to be challenged and to trial new ways of working.

The team is relaxed and there is a focus on wellbeing. We recognise that it we don't value our own health, we will be unable to provide the service our patients deserve.

The current working hours are 5 days per week, Monday Friday 0800-1600 (but this could be negotiated). This role will include weekend working.

**Enquiries to**: Fiona Woods, Lead CNS

**Mobile**: 07539441205

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people

We are one team

We care

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for more details as to what is required from applicants. Previous experience working with Substance Misuse is essential

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