Part Time Band 8 Clinical Lead for the Integrated Young Persons Substance Misuse Service (part time 20.5 hrs weekly)
The Matthew Project's Substance Misuse Service for young people under the age of 19 UNITY has a new and exciting opportunity. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative part time Band 8 Clinical Lead to work closely with the Service Manager to support staff over the next year to deliver excellent outcomes for young people impacted by substance use across Norfolk.
The base for this post is Norwich but you will support the team across Norfolk. The role will be carried out mainly at the Norwich base with some remote working; the ability to travel is desirable.
This post is currently 2.5 days a week, but days of work can be negotiated for the right candidate.
Applications welcomed from individuals who would see this as a development opportunity possibly combining this role with an existing one they have in NSFT.
Informal initial enquiry welcomed.
Main duties of the job
1. To be part of the leadership of a multi-disciplinary team, providing holistic and multi-dimensional care to young people with drug and alcohol related issues.
2. Oversee the provision of a clinical response to young people who require specialist interventions as part of a holistic treatment service. Cases are co-worked within the team and jointly managed with other agencies and services across the county where appropriate.
3. Support the provision of a dedicated and specialist response to the clinical needs of young people aged 11-18 with significant and complex drug and alcohol related problems.
4. To provide consultations, advance information and support to professional colleagues and individual young people as required.
5. To share expertise with other professionals, agencies and services in both the statutory and non-statutory sectors.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us?
We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk?
The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our Job Description and Person Specification for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
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Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Extensive experience in substance misuse and / or Youth mental Health
* Experience at band 7 or above within a community/mental health environment
Qualifications
Essential
* RN mentorship
* Management qualification or willingness to undertake Trust ILM Certificate
Desirable
* Higher award in nursing i.e. diploma/degree
* Post graduate qualification
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication skills.
* Experience in provision of Clinical supervision, case management and appraisals.
Desirable
* Management of budget.
Knowledge
Essential
* Knowledge of substance misuse issues including national policy and practice.
Desirable
* Experience and knowledge of research and audit.
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Northgate Hospital
Northgate st
Great Yarmouth
NR30 1BU
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