This is an exciting opportunity to join the mental health and substance misuse team at HMP Wymott.
The team is based within the prison, which is located in Leyland. HMP Wymott houses both category C and vulnerable offenders.
The needs of the patients in our care are very diverse, ranging from primary mental health needs such as depression and anxiety to very complex needs and severe and enduring mental illness.
As such, there are excellent opportunities to gain a vast amount of knowledge and skills.
As a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, the post holder is responsible for managing a caseload of service users/patients within HMP Wymott.
The post holder is required to work with service users from a holistic perspective, considering both substance misuse and mental health needs. This post is based within the integrated mental health and substance misuse team, working into HMP Wymott.
The post holder will provide substance misuse assessment and treatment services within HMP Wymott.
The post holder will provide specialist clinical sessions to meet the needs of the service users/patients group.
The team operates 7 days per week, 8-4pm, with weekend working on a rota basis.
Main duties of the job
1. Assessment, care planning and delivery of treatment to patients with identified substance misuse needs.
2. 1-1 and group interventions.
3. Risk assessment and management.
4. Administration and monitoring of prescribed medication.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford, and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original, and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment, and dining options.
Wherever you go, you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour, and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills, and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Additional qualification relevant to the role.
Experience
* Experience of working with patients with substance misuse needs.
* Experience of working within a forensic setting or CMHT.
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.
Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team Manager
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata
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