Job summary
To undertake clinical and management responsibility for the nurses and recovery workers in Lambeth Community Drug and Alcohol Service and have an operational overview on the day to day running of the service. This will include ensuring the service is safe and effective, delivers on all performance targets and achieves positive outcomes with clients.
Main duties of the job
The Team Leader will as part of a senior management team oversee the on-going development of recovery focused and evidence based interventions in order to meet the needs of a group of service users with multiple complex physical, psychological and social needs across Lambeth. It is vital that the post holder has effective leadership skills, can implement and manage change, has a proactive approach to communication and is skilled in developing links and maintaining partnership arrangements with other services across the borough, as well as within the Consortium.
Services are provided by a multi-disciplinary team comprising of Consultants, Doctors, Nurses, Psychologists, Recovery Workers, Peer Mentors and Volunteers.
About us
Lambeth Drug and Alcohol Service is part of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), within the Addictions Clinical Academic Group. The Trust provides recognised high quality learning and development opportunities as well as offering the chance to be involved in research projects through the Institute of Psychiatry and globally respected Addictions Department.
This is a consortium partnership comprised of We Are With You, Human Kind, Phoenix Futures and the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) with SLaM being the lead agency in this model. This is a cross borough contract since 1st April 2010 with shared leadership and specialist roles as well as local core services.
Lambeth Consortium provide an excellent and first class range of drug and alcohol treatment options to residents of Lambeth Borough. Our services are busy and dynamic, with a strong recovery focus. We currently operate 2 sites across Lambeth plus various satellites including in primary care. We in-reach to local hospitals, offer street outreach, and work closely with local stakeholders including social care and mental health. We also have a comprehensive online offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with extensive post qualification experience a significant proportion of which has been working with people with substance misuse related problems
- Evidence of post qualification training related to substance use.
Desirable
- MSC or Degree level training relevant to care of clients with substance misuse problems
- Management qualification or relevant experience at senior level
- NMP Qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of taking a lead on specific areas and projects within an addictions team
- Experience of working with and managing staff within substance misuse and co-morbid mental health/dual diagnosis problems within the community
- Experience of delivering physical healthcare interventions
- Experience of assessment and casework which meets the needs of adults with substance misuse problems who require community care and an ability to engage a team to implement this in a systematic way
- Experience and skills in delivery of psychosocial therapeutic interventions
Desirable
- Experience of managing non-clinical staff and other professionals
- Experience of staff performance management
- Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices
- Experience of project management
- Experience of having undertaken audit work
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with care for this client group.
- Thorough knowledge of evidence based practice and current perspectives in substance misuse, co morbid and other complex issues.
- An understanding of Recovery-led practice and a willingness to promote social inclusion and recovery principles in clinical practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development and training related to substance misuse.
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of communication with a variety of personnel and agencies at all levels
- Ability to effectively manage resources within an allocated budget
Desirable
- Proven ability to maintain a balance between strategic and operational management
- Advanced computer skills and use of spread sheets
- Ability to work changeable hours/ location at fairly short notice where there is clear and reasonable service need
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with extensive post qualification experience a significant proportion of which has been working with people with substance misuse related problems
- Evidence of post qualification training related to substance use.
Desirable
- MSC or Degree level training relevant to care of clients with substance misuse problems
- Management qualification or relevant experience at senior level
- NMP Qualification
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of taking a lead on specific areas and projects within an addictions team
- Experience of working with and managing staff within substance misuse and co-morbid mental health/dual diagnosis problems within the community
- Experience of delivering physical healthcare interventions
- Experience of assessment and casework which meets the needs of adults with substance misuse problems who require community care and an ability to engage a team to implement this in a systematic way
- Experience and skills in delivery of psychosocial therapeutic interventions
Desirable
- Experience of managing non-clinical staff and other professionals
- Experience of staff performance management
- Experience of implementing significant changes in working practices
- Experience of project management
- Experience of having undertaken audit work
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation associated with care for this client group.
- Thorough knowledge of evidence based practice and current perspectives in substance misuse, co morbid and other complex issues.
- An understanding of Recovery-led practice and a willingness to promote social inclusion and recovery principles in clinical practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development and training related to substance misuse.
- Ability to build and maintain high standards of communication with a variety of personnel and agencies at all levels
- Ability to effectively manage resources within an allocated budget
Desirable
- Proven ability to maintain a balance between strategic and operational management
- Advanced computer skills and use of spread sheets
- Ability to work changeable hours/ location at fairly short notice where there is clear and reasonable service need
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).
Employer details
Employer name
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lambeth Drug & Alcohol Service
Lorraine Hewitt House
12-14 Brighton Terrace
SW9 8DG
Employer's website
https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
