Drugs and Alcohol Liaison Band 6 ( Recovery Practitioner or Nurse ) inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED 6 JUN 2024
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This post will be an active member of the Better Lives team and part of the DALT ( Drugs and Alcohol Liaison Pathway ) and take a proactive, outward facing role working with support to engage clients who have physical health needs that mean they are frequent attenders of hospitals for inpatient and emergency care.
Job summaryAs part of a newly funded initiative to offer an innovative, multi-disciplinary approach to meet the needs of substance using individuals in Islington to support them into treatment. We have recruited to several key roles to join Islington Better Lives . These posts are designed to offer a responsive and proactive approach to working with this client group and improving their health, wellbeing, and outcomes by helping them access our services.
Main duties of the job
This post will be an active member of the Better Lives team and part of the DALT ( Drugs and Alcohol Liaison Pathway ) and take a proactive, outward facing role working with support to engage clients who have physical health needs that mean they are frequent attenders of hospitals for inpatient and emergency care. Where their substance use has impacted on their health and become a barrier to treatment.
Better Lives is a busy multi-disciplinary team providing a range of interventions for drug and alcohol using clients in Islington . We want to increase on the existing offer, and this role seeks to build on that work to enhance the alcohol ( drugs) and physical health pathway to allow increased capacity and responsiveness when working and supporting this client group.
About us
The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.
We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.
Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses.
Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.
Creating and working together to become a great place to work for all our staff.
We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS Pension and so much more.
Generous Annual Leave Allowance
NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services.
We have excellent internal staff network support groups.The post holder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars:
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work collaboratively within the system, to improve collaboration and joint working arrangements between inpatient acute and mental health hospitals within the borough of Islington. Your goal is to improve engagement, prevent readmissions to hospitals easier access to the service and improve on client outcomes.
The team will work jointly with community groups, GPs, hospitals, mental health team to increase access and engagement with treatment. They will be flexibly deployed using an assertive outreach approach to work across the full range of health settings and provide a range of functions being co-located in relevant areas including assessments in external services and areas. You will build treatment capacity by delivering structured psychosocial interventions and this will include in different settings. Detailed in the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work collaboratively within the system, to improve collaboration and joint working arrangements between inpatient acute and mental health hospitals within the borough of Islington. Your goal is to improve engagement, prevent readmissions to hospitals easier access to the service and improve on client outcomes.
The team will work jointly with community groups, GPs, hospitals, mental health team to increase access and engagement with treatment. They will be flexibly deployed using an assertive outreach approach to work across the full range of health settings and provide a range of functions being co-located in relevant areas including assessments in external services and areas. You will build treatment capacity by delivering structured psychosocial interventions and this will include in different settings. Detailed in the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / REGISTRATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse. Current registration with relevant professional body. OR Other relevant qualification i.e., Solution focused therapy, cognitive stimulation therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent
- Knowledge and experience of working with individuals with a history of substance use.
Essential
- Ability to lead, build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Demonstrate an ability to liaise with other agencies and carers involved in client treatment.
- To demonstrate a sound knowledge base in the provision of substance misuse services and preferred treatment methods
- Experience of delivering specialist SMS interventions in Acute hospitals and Primary Care settings.
Essential
- A passion for working with and improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalised individuals and communities.
- Able to work independently with initiative and drive.
- Ability to work flexibly in a wide range of services/sites over a large geographic area.
QUALIFICATIONS / REGISTRATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse. Current registration with relevant professional body. OR Other relevant qualification i.e., Solution focused therapy, cognitive stimulation therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent
- Knowledge and experience of working with individuals with a history of substance use.
Essential
- Ability to lead, build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Demonstrate an ability to liaise with other agencies and carers involved in client treatment.
- To demonstrate a sound knowledge base in the provision of substance misuse services and preferred treatment methods
- Experience of delivering specialist SMS interventions in Acute hospitals and Primary Care settings.
Essential
- A passion for working with and improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalised individuals and communities.
- Able to work independently with initiative and drive.
- Ability to work flexibly in a wide range of services/sites over a large geographic area.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
Employer details
Employer name
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
309 Grays Inn Road
London
WC1X8QS
Employer's website
Job summary
As part of a newly funded initiative to offer an innovative, multi-disciplinary approach to meet the needs of substance using individuals in Islington to support them into treatment. We have recruited to several key roles to join Islington Better Lives . These posts are designed to offer a responsive and proactive approach to working with this client group and improving their health, wellbeing, and outcomes by helping them access our services.
Main duties of the job
This post will be an active member of the Better Lives team and part of the DALT ( Drugs and Alcohol Liaison Pathway ) and take a proactive, outward facing role working with support to engage clients who have physical health needs that mean they are frequent attenders of hospitals for inpatient and emergency care. Where their substance use has impacted on their health and become a barrier to treatment.
Better Lives is a busy multi-disciplinary team providing a range of interventions for drug and alcohol using clients in Islington . We want to increase on the existing offer, and this role seeks to build on that work to enhance the alcohol ( drugs) and physical health pathway to allow increased capacity and responsiveness when working and supporting this client group.
About us
The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.
We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.
Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses.
Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.
Creating and working together to become a great place to work for all our staff.
We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS Pension and so much more.
Generous Annual Leave Allowance
NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services.
We have excellent internal staff network support groups.The post holder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars:
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work collaboratively within the system, to improve collaboration and joint working arrangements between inpatient acute and mental health hospitals within the borough of Islington. Your goal is to improve engagement, prevent readmissions to hospitals easier access to the service and improve on client outcomes.
The team will work jointly with community groups, GPs, hospitals, mental health team to increase access and engagement with treatment. They will be flexibly deployed using an assertive outreach approach to work across the full range of health settings and provide a range of functions being co-located in relevant areas including assessments in external services and areas. You will build treatment capacity by delivering structured psychosocial interventions and this will include in different settings. Detailed in the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work collaboratively within the system, to improve collaboration and joint working arrangements between inpatient acute and mental health hospitals within the borough of Islington. Your goal is to improve engagement, prevent readmissions to hospitals easier access to the service and improve on client outcomes.
The team will work jointly with community groups, GPs, hospitals, mental health team to increase access and engagement with treatment. They will be flexibly deployed using an assertive outreach approach to work across the full range of health settings and provide a range of functions being co-located in relevant areas including assessments in external services and areas. You will build treatment capacity by delivering structured psychosocial interventions and this will include in different settings. Detailed in the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / REGISTRATIONS
Essential
Essential
Essential
QUALIFICATIONS / REGISTRATIONS
Essential
Essential
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
Employer details
Employer name
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
309 Grays Inn Road
London
WC1X8QS
Employer's website
As part of a newly funded initiative to offer an innovative, multi-disciplinary approach to meet the needs of substance using individuals in Islington to support them into treatment. We have recruited to several key roles to join Islington Better Lives . These posts are designed to offer a responsive and proactive approach to working with this client group and improving their health, wellbeing, and outcomes by helping them access our services.
Main duties of the job
This post will be an active member of the Better Lives team and part of the DALT ( Drugs and Alcohol Liaison Pathway ) and take a proactive, outward facing role working with support to engage clients who have physical health needs that mean they are frequent attenders of hospitals for inpatient and emergency care. Where their substance use has impacted on their health and become a barrier to treatment.
Better Lives is a busy multi-disciplinary team providing a range of interventions for drug and alcohol using clients in Islington . We want to increase on the existing offer, and this role seeks to build on that work to enhance the alcohol ( drugs) and physical health pathway to allow increased capacity and responsiveness when working and supporting this client group.
About us
The partnership between Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust (BEH) and Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust (C&I) is going from strength to strength since it was originally established in 2021 forming the North London Mental Health Partnership.
We believe that by working together, our two Trusts can achieve more for the residents of North Central London and our patients than we can by working apart.
Deliver the best care using the most up-to-date practise in supporting those with mental health illnesses.
Transforming and creating a positive environment for our service users, staff and visitors.
Creating and working together to become a great place to work for all our staff.
We offer flexible working, a wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives, NHS Pension and so much more.
Generous Annual Leave Allowance
NHS Discounts in a large variety of retail stores and services.
We have excellent internal staff network support groups.The post holder will need to be comfortable working in an environment of complex matrix management arrangements and will at all times behave and align with our Trusts' values and cultural pillars:
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work collaboratively within the system, to improve collaboration and joint working arrangements between inpatient acute and mental health hospitals within the borough of Islington. Your goal is to improve engagement, prevent readmissions to hospitals easier access to the service and improve on client outcomes.
The team will work jointly with community groups, GPs, hospitals, mental health team to increase access and engagement with treatment. They will be flexibly deployed using an assertive outreach approach to work across the full range of health settings and provide a range of functions being co-located in relevant areas including assessments in external services and areas. You will build treatment capacity by delivering structured psychosocial interventions and this will include in different settings. Detailed in the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work collaboratively within the system, to improve collaboration and joint working arrangements between inpatient acute and mental health hospitals within the borough of Islington. Your goal is to improve engagement, prevent readmissions to hospitals easier access to the service and improve on client outcomes.
The team will work jointly with community groups, GPs, hospitals, mental health team to increase access and engagement with treatment. They will be flexibly deployed using an assertive outreach approach to work across the full range of health settings and provide a range of functions being co-located in relevant areas including assessments in external services and areas. You will build treatment capacity by delivering structured psychosocial interventions and this will include in different settings. Detailed in the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS / REGISTRATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse. Current registration with relevant professional body. OR Other relevant qualification i.e., Solution focused therapy, cognitive stimulation therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent
- Knowledge and experience of working with individuals with a history of substance use.
Essential
- Ability to lead, build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Demonstrate an ability to liaise with other agencies and carers involved in client treatment.
- To demonstrate a sound knowledge base in the provision of substance misuse services and preferred treatment methods
- Experience of delivering specialist SMS interventions in Acute hospitals and Primary Care settings.
Essential
- A passion for working with and improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalised individuals and communities.
- Able to work independently with initiative and drive.
- Ability to work flexibly in a wide range of services/sites over a large geographic area.
QUALIFICATIONS / REGISTRATIONS
Essential
- Registered Nurse. Current registration with relevant professional body. OR Other relevant qualification i.e., Solution focused therapy, cognitive stimulation therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent
- Knowledge and experience of working with individuals with a history of substance use.
Essential
- Ability to lead, build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Demonstrate an ability to liaise with other agencies and carers involved in client treatment.
- To demonstrate a sound knowledge base in the provision of substance misuse services and preferred treatment methods
- Experience of delivering specialist SMS interventions in Acute hospitals and Primary Care settings.
Essential
- A passion for working with and improving the lives of vulnerable and marginalised individuals and communities.
- Able to work independently with initiative and drive.
- Ability to work flexibly in a wide range of services/sites over a large geographic area.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
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 .
From 6 April 2, 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. .
Employer details
Employer name
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
309 Grays Inn Road
London
WC1X8QS
Employer's website
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