Clinical Nurse Specialist (National Gambling Clinic)

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The National Problem Gambling Clinic is a highly specialist NHS service for problem gamblers based in London.

At a time of unprecedented development and growth, we are looking for an experienced registered Mental Health Nurse to join our evolving multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will have the opportunity to develop a varied role which will include providing motivational interventions and case management to adults and young people. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a unique branch of mental health.

The successful candidate will be an energetic and enthusiastic nurse with a proven track record of delivering high quality services in either the NHS, social care or the private sector. They will work collaboratively with psychology colleagues to provide treatment to problem gamblers including those with significant mental health co-morbidities. Previous training and experience in delivering Motivational Interviewing interventions is an essential requirement. CBT training and experience is highly desirable.

There may be some expectation of evening work, to be discussed with the successful applicant.

Main duties of the job

To work collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the management and treatment provision of the specialist service to adults and young people with gambling disorder. To provide interventions including motivational interviewing, care planning, case management, individual intervention, health assessments and education.

To be able to assess and case manage clients with co-morbid mental health diagnoses and to liaise or refer on to relevant services as required

About us

The AddictionsDirectorate with CNWLFoundation Trust is a large, well-establishedprovider which offers a wide range of specialist NHS drug and alcohol treatment interventions to the diverse and multicultural populations in Central and North West London. Our drug and alcohol services include community services, A&E liaison services, Peripatetic nurses, a NationalProblem Gambling Clinic and a Club Drug Clinic.

Our addictions services are dedicated to reducing harm, helping people overcome their dependency on substances and helpingclients and their familiesrebuild their lives and enable recovery.We arecommitted to working in partnership with other providers and service users in local systems of treatment and recovery.

CNWLis committed to providing high quality, evidence-based treatment options and is a learning organisation which promotes staff competence and training and valuesclinical governance, audit and research. We are linked with Imperial College, University of London and are committed to evaluating our services and developing new and innovative approaches.

Date posted

27 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,471 to £50,364 a year per annum inc. Inner HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-AD-0417

Job locations

National Problem Gamling Clinic

69 Warwick Road

London

SW59HB

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the management and treatment provision of the specialist service to adults and young people with gambling disorder. To provide interventions including motivational interviewing, care planning, case management, individual intervention, health assessments and education
To assess continuously the psychological, emotional, social and rehabilitative needs of own clients/patients, taking into account the needs of family, local community and developing systematic plans for care and evaluation of treatment plans
To be able to assess and case manage clients with co-morbid mental health diagnoses and to liaise or refer on to relevant services as required
To be able to assess clients who use drugs, in particular assessing injection sites and be conversant with the precepts of harm minimisation
To provide case management and direct clinical care to a defined number of complex clients including clients dual diagnosed with mental health, substance misuse or physical health issues, concurrent with gambling disorder, as agreed with the Service Manager. This includes assessment, care planning and providing specialist nursing care.
To provide support and advice to multi-disciplinary colleagues as require
To use agreed and established Outcome Monitoring Tools and any other relevant quality measures
To upload assessment documentation, keep clinical notes and use the clinical system (SystmOne
To contribute to the development, provision and review of care plans.
To manage the transfer of individuals between agencies and services.
To provide clinical advice and support to other colleagues within the health care setting and to other agencies concerned with gambling disorder
To ensure full risk assessment and risk management is delivered effectively
To undertake dry blood spot testing for BBV and urinalysis if required
To screen clients at risk of, or affected by, blood borne diseases and to plan and agree service responses according to needs
To be familiar with the Trust and local Resuscitation, Infection Control and Needle Stick Injury Policies and Procedures
To assist with Infection Control and Hand Hygiene audits as required
To attend mandatory yearly updates on CPR and Anaphylaxis training
To ensure an understanding and implementation of clinical governance
The post holder will work within CNWLs Child Protection Policy and in partnership within all agencies responsible for ensuring compliance with the local Safeguarding Childrens Board working practices
To prepare reports and attend client meetings such as professional net work meetings, Child Protection Case Conferences and Core Group meetings as required
To recognise the professional duty of care to protect where clients present a risk to themselves or others, and comply with statutory requirements regarding Safeguarding Children, Child Protection including the Children Act 1989 and Hidden Harm guidelines
To proactively assess risk behaviours of clients, provide information and implications of any risks identified on health and social well being and work with clients to address and modify risk behaviours to promote positive changes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the management and treatment provision of the specialist service to adults and young people with gambling disorder. To provide interventions including motivational interviewing, care planning, case management, individual intervention, health assessments and education
To assess continuously the psychological, emotional, social and rehabilitative needs of own clients/patients, taking into account the needs of family, local community and developing systematic plans for care and evaluation of treatment plans
To be able to assess and case manage clients with co-morbid mental health diagnoses and to liaise or refer on to relevant services as required
To be able to assess clients who use drugs, in particular assessing injection sites and be conversant with the precepts of harm minimisation
To provide case management and direct clinical care to a defined number of complex clients including clients dual diagnosed with mental health, substance misuse or physical health issues, concurrent with gambling disorder, as agreed with the Service Manager. This includes assessment, care planning and providing specialist nursing care.
To provide support and advice to multi-disciplinary colleagues as require
To use agreed and established Outcome Monitoring Tools and any other relevant quality measures
To upload assessment documentation, keep clinical notes and use the clinical system (SystmOne
To contribute to the development, provision and review of care plans.
To manage the transfer of individuals between agencies and services.
To provide clinical advice and support to other colleagues within the health care setting and to other agencies concerned with gambling disorder
To ensure full risk assessment and risk management is delivered effectively
To undertake dry blood spot testing for BBV and urinalysis if required
To screen clients at risk of, or affected by, blood borne diseases and to plan and agree service responses according to needs
To be familiar with the Trust and local Resuscitation, Infection Control and Needle Stick Injury Policies and Procedures
To assist with Infection Control and Hand Hygiene audits as required
To attend mandatory yearly updates on CPR and Anaphylaxis training
To ensure an understanding and implementation of clinical governance
The post holder will work within CNWLs Child Protection Policy and in partnership within all agencies responsible for ensuring compliance with the local Safeguarding Childrens Board working practices
To prepare reports and attend client meetings such as professional net work meetings, Child Protection Case Conferences and Core Group meetings as required
To recognise the professional duty of care to protect where clients present a risk to themselves or others, and comply with statutory requirements regarding Safeguarding Children, Child Protection including the Children Act 1989 and Hidden Harm guidelines
To proactively assess risk behaviours of clients, provide information and implications of any risks identified on health and social well being and work with clients to address and modify risk behaviours to promote positive changes.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

1.Registered Mental Health nurse

Desirable

1.Mentorship qualification
2.CBT qualification

Experience

Essential

1.Experience managing a caseload of complex clients in the community
2.Experience of working with dual diagnosis clients and those experiencing mental health issues
3.Experience in risk management and care planning
4.Experience of using Motivational Interviewing and Relapse Prevention techniques
5.Experience of case management and liaison with partners and other service providers
6.Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

1.Experience of working with addictions
2.Experience of working with problem gamblers or other behavioural addictions
3.Experience of group facilitation

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

1.Registered Mental Health nurse

Desirable

1.Mentorship qualification
2.CBT qualification

Experience

Essential

1.Experience managing a caseload of complex clients in the community
2.Experience of working with dual diagnosis clients and those experiencing mental health issues
3.Experience in risk management and care planning
4.Experience of using Motivational Interviewing and Relapse Prevention techniques
5.Experience of case management and liaison with partners and other service providers
6.Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

1.Experience of working with addictions
2.Experience of working with problem gamblers or other behavioural addictions
3.Experience of group facilitation

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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