Job summary
We are currently seeking a Substance use & Mental Health Integration worker.
As part of the transformation of Bedfords community mental health services, in line with the long-term plan, we are developing services to improve accessibility and to improve the care offer for individuals where substance use and complex mental health needs coexist.
A key component of the role will be contributing to decision making as part of the multi-agency mental health huddle and you will champion the needs of those with substance use, ensuring that they are introduced to the most appropriate support.
This is a fantastic career development opportunity for a registered mental health professional with experience of working in substance use services to be actively involved in developing this role within the new integrated community mental health offer.
Main duties of the job
In this role you will work across our specialist drug and alcohol treatment service (P2R) and our newly developed core mental health team to provide the interface to support a seamless offer. You will provide consultation and advice regarding substance use and complex mental health issues. Working as part of the integrated team you will work with our substance use outreach support worker to develop and deliver support and treatment for a defined caseload of individuals.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer o the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer o the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for further information.
Person Specification
Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Professional Qualification: Mental Health Nurse (appropriate register)
- English and Maths at minimum GCSE or higher.
- Information and Communication Technology literacy
- Evidence of professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effective multiagency working
- Experience in effective delivering a wide range of substance misuse, mental health and social interventions
- Working with patients with Dual Diagnosis
- Working across teams and across organisations
Desirable
- Working in MH or Social Care or GP service
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Flexible, proactive, pragmatic thinking and working
- Ability to understand (and explain to others) of the issues effecting people who experience substance misuse and mental health issues
- Ability to deliver mental health and social care interventions
- Ability in proactive engagement, assessment, care and risk planning, crisis planning and emergency interventions
- Proven effective case management ability
- To deliver against multiple deadlines
- Excellent communication - written and verbal
- Lateral, proactive and pragmatic thinking
- To represent drug/alcohol users and proactively use of Advocacy Services
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other statutory frameworks
- Of safeguarding and mental capacity requirements and obligations
- Of clinical and information governance frameworks
- Of equal opportunities, confidentiality and consent issues
Person Specification
Qualification/ Training
Essential
- Professional Qualification: Mental Health Nurse (appropriate register)
- English and Maths at minimum GCSE or higher.
- Information and Communication Technology literacy
- Evidence of professional development
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effective multiagency working
- Experience in effective delivering a wide range of substance misuse, mental health and social interventions
- Working with patients with Dual Diagnosis
- Working across teams and across organisations
Desirable
- Working in MH or Social Care or GP service
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Flexible, proactive, pragmatic thinking and working
- Ability to understand (and explain to others) of the issues effecting people who experience substance misuse and mental health issues
- Ability to deliver mental health and social care interventions
- Ability in proactive engagement, assessment, care and risk planning, crisis planning and emergency interventions
- Proven effective case management ability
- To deliver against multiple deadlines
- Excellent communication - written and verbal
- Lateral, proactive and pragmatic thinking
- To represent drug/alcohol users and proactively use of Advocacy Services
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other statutory frameworks
- Of safeguarding and mental capacity requirements and obligations
- Of clinical and information governance frameworks
- Of equal opportunities, confidentiality and consent issues
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).
