An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified individual to join our established and highly energetic Dual Diagnosis team in Enfield, as a Dual Diagnosis Senior Practitioner on a fixed term appointment basis.

The Dual Diagnosis Network in BEH-MHT NHS Trust is at the forefront of delivering modern Tier 3 care for people with mental health and substance misuse issues. The care and management of Dual Diagnosis patients within NHS is becoming an increasingly important specialty in its own right and DDN is developing and running high quality, clinically effective services for this exceptionally vulnerable group of patients currently in the London Boroughs of Haringey and Enfield.

Pervious Applicants need not apply

***This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found at https://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425.***

Main duties of the job

The post holder should be enthusiastic and experienced in managing complex caseloads, preferably with co morbidity of substance misuse and mental health issues. You will be responsible for devising and implementing high quality packages of care, as well supervising staff, designing/implementing training to Trust and external organisations, as well as deputising for and helping DDN Operational Manager around operational, strategic and service development areas.

About us

DDN is a beacon service operating under a Hub and Spoke Model , being fully integrated within Trust Mental Health services, whilst at the same time fostering strong partnerships with non-statutory substance misuse services in the Trust and other external organizations. Another important role of the service is the design and delivery of dual diagnosis training to other Trust and external organizations, to help build on staff awareness, skill set, clinical practice and ethos in delivering quality care services to patients with concomitant substance misuse and mental health problems

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide clinical supervision to the dispersed Dual Diagnosis workers, in liaison with the Operational Manager. The Senior Practitioner will take the lead in identifying, consulting and arranging the provision of training to both substance misuse and mental health staff as well as ensuring all dual diagnosis staffs training is current and appropriate. Other responsibilities will include undertaking specialist assessments of service users, managing complex cases, implementing risk management plans and providing high quality evidence-based interventions.

For more details please refer to the Job Description doc.

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Extensive experience of working with those affected by substance misuse
• Experience of assessment of drug and alcohol users with complex needs
• Experience of key working with clients in substitute prescribing treatment

Desirable

• Some knowledge of working in liaison with GPs
• Experience of working in dual diagnosis service
• Able to carry out quality one to one and/or group supervision for other members of staff, volunteers, students and secondees

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential

• A good working knowledge of the specific health risks that those affected by substance misuse are exposed to
• An understanding of the principles and practice of harm minimisation, and a commitment to work within the harm reduction model of practice
• Demonstrate awareness of the Recovery Model and the ability to conduct strengths based assessment eliciting a client's recovery capita

Desirable

• Able to apply advanced knowledge of Public Health directives, Alcohol Strategy including the impact on service delivery
• Demonstrate advanced skills in formulating assessment, risk and care management of dual diagnosis service users.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Degree level qualification or relevant qualification in the field of substance misuse

Desirable

• A leadership and management qualification
• Degree in addictions counseling, Dual Diagnosis, or Motivational Interviewing
• Validated Counselling Qualifications (BAC accredited).

Employer details

Employer name

Barnet, Enfield & Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

Chase Farm Hospital or/and Park Avenue

65C Park Avenue Bush Hill Park

Enfield, London

EN1 2HL

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