Dual Diagnosis Practitioner – Forensic Offender Services
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £53,751.00 i £60,651.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £53751.00 - £60651.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 29 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Kent, BR3 3BX |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9334-26-0206 |
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Clinical: To provide expertise and contribute to dual diagnosis being systematically identified and responded to in a timely, evidence-based manner To deliver highly specialist information, advice, assessment, clinical formulation, caseload management, recovery and harm reduction, signposting and support with harm minimization to clients with complex mental health needs and co-occurring substance misuse Actively work with substance misuse, Living Well Centre and other teams. This will include in-reaching to supported housing/care home providers to prevent placement breakdown. Provide consultancy and training to promote integrated working between substance misuse, mental health and other services Promote the active involvement of people with dual diagnosis issues and assist people to identify their strengths, personal interests and goals and support them to access and participate in activities of their choice To undertake time-limited treatment specific work with people whose care is co-ordinated by other members of staff in LWNA teams. To include appropriate substance misuse, interventions within care plans of those with co-occurring substance dependence and mental health need devising systematic plans for care; implementing this plan; coordinating the input of others and evaluating its effectiveness. Also engage with homeless teams and services to offer advice and support Improve the support available to people who are vulnerable to poorer mental health outcomes as a result of substance misuse in line with statutory guidance. Also improve physical health and wellbeing outcomes for such people To implement systems to ensure all service users are being assessed for alcohol and drug use as part of a comprehensive assessment and information is recorded in line with Trust standards To lead the development of, and support liaison with local substance misuse services to promote effective collaborative planning and transfer of care where appropriate To work as an autonomous professional within guidelines of the relevant professional body and the policies and procedures of the service, taking full responsibility for own work. To facilitate carers/family members involvement in assessment and care planning where appropriate and ensure they are offered information about support groups To participate in the monitoring and review of any serious incidents that involve dual diagnosis cases as appropriate To attend reviews, case conferences, network meetings, ward and community based multi-disciplinary meetings. Understand the Care Act and participate in safeguarding processes Help reduce episodes of crisis and assist people to access services which can offer alternatives to crisis support including peer support Training and Developmental: To act as a dual diagnosis resource for the service, accessing and disseminating up to date information on guidance, research/audit and promoting implementation of same. Enhance awareness of dual diagnosis issues, challenges and services available across Lambeth To provide supervision and development opportunities to other clinicians as required To identify training needs and design and deliver bespoke dual diagnosis training for individuals and teams. To contribute to the design and delivery of Trust wide dual diagnosis training and provide post-training support and supervision to individuals and teams To support the service, deliver on key targets and data collection efforts that enhance evidence based practice. To work collaboratively with team managers to inform the supervision, appraisal and development of other team members personal development plans. To provide cover for clinical and operational leads as per service need and requirement Foster excellent working relationships across the LWNA, Addictions Services and community services. To actively work towards the development of improved interfaces between all services that work with people who have a co-occurring substance dependence and mental health needs To participate in the recruitment, support and development of staff as required. To contribute in the engagement of service users and carers in the planning and development of services. Positively promote and support connections with local communities through developing and maintaining extensive knowledge and links within Lambeth and wider areas and actively support people to access these resources, including digital resources Monitoring and Evaluation: To contribute to the development of services through initiating, undertaking and supervising service evaluation and audit, and supporting teams to use findings to inform service development To provide advice and supervision to other staff undertaking audit and research within the service. To use DATIX effectively and support teams to develop skills in this area to enhance data collection and up to date reporting of incidents relating to substance misuse To keep up-to-date with policy and practice developments in substance misuse, mental health and dual diagnosis and to disseminate research and service evaluation findings through presentations and published articles To ensure that services provided are acceptable and accessible to the diverse communities that make up the local population. Ensure that the LWNAs statutory responsibilities and policies/procedures are carried out in relation to individuals on the caseload, their families and carers Personal Development: To ensure that own continuing professional development is in line with professional registration requirements and Trust PDP and appraisal framework. To maintain appropriate documentation to comply with professional registration. To manage own time independently and effectively and follow a model of reflective practice, questioning and assessing own performance and reviewing with clinical supervisor or line manager. To receive regular clinical and professional supervision according to the statutory regulation requirements of your profession and the Trust Supervision and Appraisal Policies.