Job summary
The job arises from the The Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Comorbid Conditions Strategy 2020-2025 and aims to drive forward the strategy and support the existing Dual Diagnosis Practitioners across Sussex.
Working effectively with people with Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health (COSUMH) is a core skill essential to treatment, prevention of future deaths, closing the physical health inequality gap and the reputation of the Trust. Improvements in the care of people with COSUMH is an area in which the trust can improve performance.
To protect the health and safety of our staff/workers, patients, and those attending our sites, we encourage our workforce to get fully vaccinated against COVID
Main duties of the job
You will provide professional and clinical expertise and nursing leadership within the Trust's Co-occurring Substance Use and Mental Health (COSUMH) Conditions Strategy. This strategy has built from;
- Dame Carol Black review - high rate of drug related deaths and suicide in people using substances, poor physical health (disinvestment in SMS)
- Recommended NHS England investment in high quality physical & mental health support
- NHSE, NICE and National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health - develop and publish a clear and comprehensive set of evidence-based treatment pathways, with accompanying access and quality standards and implementation support tools.
You will lead on delivering continued development of nursing practice based upon evidence and relevant research within the area of Dual Diagnosis.
The aim is to ensure excellence in nursing practice and that service delivery is based on NICE guidelines and trust approved policies documents and guidance. This will include developing and delivering specialist training, education and development opportunities.
About us
Working in Sussex:
- Travel easily between coast and countryside, with a blend of picturesque villages and seaside towns
- Embrace the city life with great access to visit Brighton and London
- With easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow and excellent railway links across the UK
We'd love you to join our organisation that is rated 'good' overall and 'outstanding' for caring by the CQC. Our staff agree, 82% told us that they recognise that care for patients is our top priority.
Key staff survey results include:
- 70% highlighting flexible working opportunities as a key point for satisfaction at work
- 79% reporting feeling able to make suggestions to improve the work within their team
- 77% identifying the opportunities to show initiative in their roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Qualification in Clinical Psychology/ Nursing/ Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of post qualification study
- Registration with the relevant professional body (ie HCPC, NMC, BPS)
- High level knowledge and experience of the theory and practice related to Neurodevelopment disorder
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Flexibility with working patterns is desirable as we may extend the hours of our service to include some weekend and evening work.
SPFT staff have the capacity to work from home remotely where applicable and in agreement with your line manager.
This role is currently banded at 8b.
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact:
Dr Sarah Flowers/ or Judith Bazeley
(We strongly encourage informal discussions before applying)
(We are happy to arrange informal visits currently Covid dependant)
For further details / informal visits contact: Judith Bazeley 07471034308
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Qualification in Clinical Psychology/ Nursing/ Occupational Therapy
- Evidence of post qualification study
- Registration with the relevant professional body (ie HCPC, NMC, BPS)
- High level knowledge and experience of the theory and practice related to Neurodevelopment disorder
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Flexibility with working patterns is desirable as we may extend the hours of our service to include some weekend and evening work.
SPFT staff have the capacity to work from home remotely where applicable and in agreement with your line manager.
This role is currently banded at 8b.
Please apply using the link in this advert, or for more information explore the attachments or contact:
Dr Sarah Flowers/ or Judith Bazeley
(We strongly encourage informal discussions before applying)
(We are happy to arrange informal visits currently Covid dependant)
For further details / informal visits contact: Judith Bazeley 07471034308
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration (Mental Health)
- Evidence of masters level education in related subject or equivalent experience
- Evidence of significant relevant professional development
Desirable
- Training in nurse prescribing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current registration (Mental Health)
- Evidence of masters level education in related subject or equivalent experience
- Evidence of significant relevant professional development
Desirable
- Training in nurse prescribing
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
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).
