Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Substance Misuse Liaison Practitioner - HMP Berwyn
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Job Overview
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will plan, deliver, and evaluate interventions and/or treatments when there are complex issues. You will discuss the treatment plan and the related needs with the service user and the wider SMS and Health team and will understand their own role in delivering interventions and/or treatments within the plan.
You will identify any specific precautions or contraindications to the proposed interventions/treatments and take the appropriate action.
You will support and monitor patients throughout, promptly alerting the line manager when there are unexpected changes in individuals’ health and wellbeing or level of risk.
You will support the Psychosocial and clinical caseworkers to manage health promotion initiatives and harm reduction messages.
You will provide information to the Substance Misuse team on how individuals’ needs are changing and feedback on the appropriateness of the individual’s treatment plan when there are issues.
You will prepare for, undertake, and record interventions/treatments correctly, and in line with legislation, policies, and procedures and/or established protocols.
Main Duties of the Job
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The Job Requirements
You will be qualified to degree level in a relevant subject or have equivalent experience and have a real passion for developing your practitioner, clinical, and wider skills within substance misuse in an environment that is ever-changing. You will have a passion for helping people who use substances and improving their quality of life.
Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on-site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
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.
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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
- Diploma level or equivalent experience in a relevant health-related field or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of Substance Misuse Practitioner role
- Awareness of wider healthcare issues and delivery of substance misuse care
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience working within a relevant clinical service as a senior HCSW or equivalent
- Experience of delivering groups and/or presentations
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a forensic/custodial setting
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