Substance Misuse Support Specialist

1 month ago

Feltham, Greater London, United Kingdom Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Position Overview

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is recognized as a leading employer in the healthcare sector. Our Health and Justice Services Directorate encompasses the 'Children and Young People' Service line, collaborating closely with 'Youth Custody Service' partners to deliver trauma-informed primary care, mental health, neuro-developmental, and substance misuse services tailored for young individuals and young adults in our care.

Our mission is to provide patient-centered, developmentally appropriate, and high-quality care, fostering a trauma-informed environment alongside our operational colleagues. We aim to empower young people and young adults to recognize their health and wellbeing needs and seize opportunities to achieve their aspirations during their time with us and beyond.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Substance Misuse Support Specialist to join our Integrated Healthcare Service at HMPYOI Feltham. This facility operates as two distinct establishments, delivering healthcare services to young individuals in Feltham A (under 18 years) and adults in Feltham B (18 years and older). We are looking for professionals who understand the unique needs of these two groups and adhere to 'Child First' principles. By becoming part of our team, you will not only address the healthcare needs of the young individuals we serve but also have the chance to significantly influence their health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

  • Provide counseling to individuals regarding their substance use and/or harmful behaviors, utilizing motivational interviewing and other evidence-based techniques.
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement effective risk management strategies.
  • Understand and apply clinical governance principles.
  • Deliver services of the highest quality by adhering to local and national quality and performance standards, guidelines, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with Trust policies and procedures, including incident reporting.
  • Support the broader service with additional interventions as necessary, including initial clinical assessments, second signatory for controlled substances, urine testing, and dry blood-spot testing.
  • Perform CHAT assessments as required.

Communication Responsibilities:

  • Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Communicate relevant information with partner agencies in accordance with local and Trust guidelines.
  • Foster a culture of open dialogue, enhancing communication and maintaining healthy therapeutic relationships with clients.
  • Contribute to team cohesion and collaborate effectively with colleagues across the Trust to promote healthy communication.
  • Develop professional relationships with other statutory and voluntary service providers, ensuring a unified approach.

About Us

At CNWL, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered, safe, and effective care, whether in a hospital, community clinic, or the patient's home. Our patients are at the core of everything we do. To provide top-quality care, we strive to recruit outstanding individuals who are dedicated to supporting our patients, colleagues, and the Trust. With each new hire, we aim to discover future leaders and offer opportunities for professional development. We embrace a diverse culture and provide a wide range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities, and more. No matter where you are in your career, there is a place for you at CNWL.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

  • Experience working with individuals facing mental health challenges and/or offending behavior and/or other disabilities.
  • Demonstrated experience with children and young people dealing with substance misuse issues.

Desirable:

  • Experience in direct care provision.
  • Background in working within prison settings and/or with adolescents, in forensic services, and/or substance misuse or CAMHS services.
  • Experience with young individuals involved in gang activities.
  • Experience co-facilitating psychosocial groups.
  • Teamwork experience.
  • Proficiency in using computers for data management and analysis, particularly SPSS for Windows.
  • Experience in collating and inputting NDTMS data.
  • Background in mental health substance misuse or related services.
  • Experience in a service with established targets for demonstrating outcomes.
  • Ability to manage a personal caseload and time effectively.

Training and Qualifications

Essential:

  • Evidence of working with children, teenagers, or adults facing substance misuse challenges.
  • Demonstrated ability to succeed in undergraduate-level studies or equivalent.

Desirable:

  • Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, counseling, or a specific psychological therapy.
  • Undergraduate degree in psychology or other health/social care/youth-related fields.
  • Relevant postgraduate degree.
  • Skills in motivational interviewing.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential:

  • Experience using IT for data management and analysis.

Desirable:

  • High standard of report writing skills.

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