Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a Band 8a Clinical Lead, working 37.5 hours per week to our Hampshire Community Substance Misuse Service. The Service covers all of our services across Hampshire and includes multi -agency partnerships with Catch22, Family and Carers, Housing, Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Hospital Liaison, and oversight of Pharmacies.
If you are energised by our vision of an innovative NHS focused on tackling social exclusion and feel that you have the qualities to join our community based teams then come and discuss with us how our needs might match your aspirations.
Main duties of the job
The operational and clinical management of all clinical and prescribing activities of our community drug and alcohol services across Hampshire. The role will also lead on nurse prescribing, running clinics and managing all medical and non-medical prescribers. Advise and support managers and staff in carrying out their responsibilities in the above areas and delivery of effective and safe services which reflect the key elements of our clinical and operational governance structure.
About us
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an award winning organisation with over 9000 employees. We are one of the largest integrated Health and Social Care providers, covering services across North & South Staffordshire, Shropshire, Hampshire, Buckinghamshire, Isle of Wight and Essex.
We pride ourselves on the services provided to support with the well-being of all of our employees both physically and mentally and offer counselling support and lifestyle information. Opportunities for flexible working are also available depending on the role.
We encourage career development provided by in house training programs and coaching support.
As part of our strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from candidates who meet the specific criteria, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, physical and/or mental disability or offending background.
We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Inclusion is part of an NHS Trust offers excellent career and development opportunities and the potential to really make a difference to our service users and the wider communities in which we serve.
Inclusion aims to combine public service values, which drive the most progressive elements within the NHS, with the commitment to tackling social exclusion shown by the best of the voluntary sector. We facilitate a Multitude of Specialist Services across the Country.
Inclusion, as part of the NHS offers staff first rate supervision, training and personal development programmes and an excellent pension scheme and occupational health services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Inclusion is part of an NHS Trust offers excellent career and development opportunities and the potential to really make a difference to our service users and the wider communities in which we serve.
Inclusion aims to combine public service values, which drive the most progressive elements within the NHS, with the commitment to tackling social exclusion shown by the best of the voluntary sector. We facilitate a Multitude of Specialist Services across the Country.
Inclusion, as part of the NHS offers staff first rate supervision, training and personal development programmes and an excellent pension scheme and occupational health services.
Person Specification
SHORTLISTING
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Mental Health, Nursing, - and/or significant experience of managing services in Substance Misuse and be qualified as a non-medial prescriber Possess a Leadership Qualification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing a related service and delivering a high quality service which delivers on outcomes
Shortlisting
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with clients with Mental Health / Substance misuse problems.
Person Specification
SHORTLISTING
Essential
- Professional Qualification in Mental Health, Nursing, - and/or significant experience of managing services in Substance Misuse and be qualified as a non-medial prescriber Possess a Leadership Qualification
Shortlisting
Essential
- Extensive experience of managing a related service and delivering a high quality service which delivers on outcomes
Shortlisting
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with clients with Mental Health / Substance misuse problems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
