Band 7 - Clinical Nurse Specialist working within the Substance Use Team.

v To practice as a Clinical Nurse Specialist for substance use within Forensic Services.

v To be a lead participant in the secure services substance use programme.

v To provide consultation and liaison to clinical teams and ward staff using evidence based/client centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions.

v To model the C-BIT (Cognitive Behavioural Integrated Therapy) approach and other evidence-based interventions approach through joint working with multi-disciplinary staff

v To lead in establishing, running and regularly evaluating the group programmes and 1:1 intervention.

v To lead the development of training packages for Secure Services staff and provide input into their delivery alongside other members of the multidisciplinary team.

v To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of substance use interventions using advanced clinical skills and knowledge in evidence based interventions.

v To provide clinical leadership for staff through management supervision and training.

v To work closely with third sector organisations like Narcotics Anonymous to run joint interventions.

v To provide clinical supervision and mentoring to Trainee Assistant Practitioners.

Main duties of the job

v To consult and liaise with mental health and substance misuse services, and clinically co-work with Care Coordinators and MDT staff to provide substance use assessment and treatment.

v To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment using appropriate outcome measures to ensure effectiveness of intervention.

v To develop, co-ordinate and facilitate specialised group interventions for co-morbid clients and families.

v To select, apply and advise on assessments and interventions for clients with complex combined problems.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Essential

• Registered nurse: RMN/RGN

Desirable

• Educated to degree level with equivalent relevant experience in specialist services.

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with individuals diagnosed with a SMI and personality disorder
• A good knowledge base of the complexities of working with co-existing mental illness and problematic substance use.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a prison/forensic setting/criminal justice
• Relevant experience managing a caseload in a multi-disciplinary team within a health care environment

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, APTITUDES

Essential

• Good knowledge of recovery-based models within drug/alcohol use
• Excellent knowledge of drug/alcohol treatment systems that make up an integrated recovery model.

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Reaside Community Service Building

Reaside Drive

Birmingham

B45 9BE

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436-6601017