Main duties of the job

Receive and act upon referrals from all agencies and individuals to the Substance Misuse Service.
Be responsible for own practice and accountable for all aspects of substance misuse treatment care delivered to service users and their carers. 
Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and create strategies to deal with any risks in line with organisational policies.
Lead the management of a clinical care package to an individual who uses the service. 
Utilise recognised, evidence-based treatments, including health specific interventions and harm reduction models to promote health and social care improvements in the functioning of service users, for example, methadone maintenance, community detoxification.
Plan and implement programmes of care, monitor and review of interventions and carry continuing responsibility for caseload without direct supervision.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • NMC registration
  • Post graduate level of study (diploma / degree) in an appropriate area, or equivalent experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Awareness of professional boundaries

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Experience of working as a band 5 and meeting enhanced competencies / specialist clinical knowledge
  • Ability to recognise and respond to behaviours that challenge

    • Aptitude and Abilities

    Essential criteria

  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Data collection skills
  • Demonstrate ability to support and supervise staff

    • Values

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge of evidenced based health and social care interventions
  • Awareness of the changing health agenda for NHS Wales
  • Awareness of local and national substance misuse issues

    • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Professional approach, time management skills, change management skills, confidence and ability to work positively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable