Mental Health Specialist

1 month ago

Orpington, Greater London, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate professional to join our team as a Mental Health Specialist in our Co-occurring Mental Health, Alcohol and Drugs (COMHAD) service. The successful candidate will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality assessments, interventions, and support to individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop and enhance communication and information sharing between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and Substance Misuse Service Providers about COMHAD related acute admissions.
  • Strengthen joint working protocols between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and Substance Misuse Services in relation to discharge planning.
  • Increase the engagement with Substance Misuse Services of those people with drug and alcohol dependence who are currently inpatients on mental health acute wards.
  • Reduce the number of repeated mental health acute admissions relating to substance misuse.
  • Reduce the overall reliance on acute mental health beds where substance misuse has contributed to the reason for the admission.
  • Improve the health and social care pathway for dual diagnosis service users by enhancing engagement with appropriate services.
  • Offer consultation to all Oxleas mental health teams in the Bromley acute, crisis, and liaison mental health services.
About Us

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of healthcare services in the South of England, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality care to our patients and their families. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely together to provide a range of services, including community healthcare, mental health care, and substance misuse services.

Person Specification
  • RMN, RGN, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist qualification and current registration.
  • Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.
  • Additional Drug and alcohol qualification (desirable).
  • Demonstrable experience of working in a Mental Health or Drug and Alcohol setting.
  • Previous drug and alcohol experience.
  • Experience of high levels of working both independently and in a team setting (desirable).
Skills and Knowledge
  • A clear understanding of the needs and difficulties of people who experience co-occurring mental health, alcohol, and drug difficulties.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to teach practical substance management skills to service users.
  • Ability to work under pressure (desirable).
  • Excellent IT skills (able to use all Microsoft Office tools competently).

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