Substance Misuse Lead

Practice Plus Group

The closing date is 25 November 2024

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Clinical Lead to join our Mental Health team at HMP Winchester, a category B Prison located in Winchester, Hampshire.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality. 

The working hours are: Monday Friday (with an expectation to cover occasional weekends).

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £57,603 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Substance Misuse Lead your responsibilities will vary. You will

  • Coach, line manage and develop clinician staff
  • Work closely with partners to maintain a high quality clinical service for patients
  • Lead and support team with safeguarding
  • Support the process of patent concerns

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

  • Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
  • Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
  • 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

  • we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
  • we act with integrity
  • we embrace diversity
  • we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications & Experience required

  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
  • Experience managing teams
  • Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
  • A non-judgmental and compassionate approach

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Date posted

11 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £57,603 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

8857_6

Job locations

Romsey Rd

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DF


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Substance Misuse Clinical Lead with Practice Plus Group you will:

Provide

Outstanding evidence based care to our patients by seeking out, listening to and acting on feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide clinical expertise and expert advice for primary care services throughout the prison to drive up clinical performance.

Deliver

Lead the team to deliver, non-judgemental care that is safe, high quality, patient centred whilst meeting CQC requirements, following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.

Inspire

Excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading the service and motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will forge strong links with our partners and stakeholders, providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.

Promote

Best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.

Share

Knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care supporting your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Substance Misuse Clinical Lead with Practice Plus Group you will:

Provide

Outstanding evidence based care to our patients by seeking out, listening to and acting on feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide clinical expertise and expert advice for primary care services throughout the prison to drive up clinical performance.

Deliver

Lead the team to deliver, non-judgemental care that is safe, high quality, patient centred whilst meeting CQC requirements, following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.

Inspire

Excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading the service and motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset. You will forge strong links with our partners and stakeholders, providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.

Promote

Best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.

Share

Knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care supporting your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job.

Person Specification

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Desirable

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Experience

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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.

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.

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Romsey Rd

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DF


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Romsey Rd

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DF


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter in Health in Justice

Basanti Lama

basanti.lama@practiceplusgroup.com

07760755768

Date posted

11 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Up to £57,603 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

8857_6

Job locations

Romsey Rd

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DF


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