Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Substance Misuse Practitioner
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Job Role Description
Working within the Sexual Health setting with medical, allied health professional, and nursing staff, alongside the current Substance Misuse Practitioner to provide holistic care to service users around ChemSex. The post holder will support service users from the point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey; provide screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral; reduce drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community; work in partnership with the voluntary sector around recovery and ongoing support.
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Work as a part of a team to oversee assigned groups of service users, providing:
- Screening
- Asset mapping
- Comprehensive assessments
- Recovery planning (using motivational interviewing techniques)
- Review of care
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Co-ordinate and deliver a tailor-made package of care.
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Carry out comprehensive service user assessments, including asset mapping of community resources and develop individual recovery plans that clearly identify how achieving each goal will enable progression in addressing substance use, sexual health, and re-integrating into the community.
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Support interventions focused on behaviour change, motivation, confidence, and building strengths.
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Ensure resources for interventions are available and stocks maintained.
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Work in partnership with colleagues and other services to ensure the wider needs of clients are addressed including health, mental health, SARC, etc.
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Ensure the timely and accurate collection, recording, and reporting of specific data and discussion with the MDT.
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Carry out risk assessment and management.
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Triage assessment and onward referral to a range of treatment/community support agencies.
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
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With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
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Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
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At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.
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Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
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At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Paul Holt
- Job title: Substance Misuse Practitioner
- Email address: Paul.Holt@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 701 1842
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