Psychosocial Substance Misuse Caseload Holder - Wrexham, United Kingdom - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Wrexham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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INTEGRATED SUBSTANCE MISUSE SERVICE
Psychosocial Substance Misuse Caseload Holder (BAND 5)

HMP BERWYN, NORTH WALES

37.5 HOURS PER WEEK (FULL TIME)

We have an exciting opportunity for Psychosocial Substance Misuse Caseload Holders based at HMP Berwyn in North Wales.

Substance Misuse in the prison setting is a specialist role working with people who have attracted a prison sentence.

The client group includes people with adverse childhood experiences, people with head injuries, people with learning disability, people with mental health needs and people with ASD type presentations.

The caseload is stimulating and complex, with no two days being the same.

We are looking for Substance Misuse Caseload Holders who are keen to work in this fast paced environment as part of a multidisciplinary team

You will:

Focus on the substance misuse needs of the client group while holding a caseload of your own patients
Promote recovery and reduce the likelihood of reoffending
Be part of a team offering you a wide selection of opportunities to peer work
Be involved in the development of the service
Enjoy flexible working that is responsive to the environment including undertaking duties which are new to substance misuse (full training will be given)
Be able to work across a 7 day shift pattern including bank holidays
Have current knowledge of substance misuse issues, experience of case managing and be able to develop / deliver group interventions

In return we can offer you:

Training and development so that you can excel in your role
Access to national and local partner agencies for networking
Management and clinical supervision
A workplace mentor to support you in developing your skills

Prisons are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work - if you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this is it

HMP Berwyn is based in beautiful North Wales near to the historic city of Chester.

By car it is approximately 20 minutes from Chester, 40 minutes from Liverpool, Warrington and Shropshire. Free onsite parking and gym facilities are provided

Health and wellbeing services are provided seven days a week day throughout the year.

Our team includes GP's, Team managers, Nurses and HCA's; emergency care is an MDT approach and all our clinical staff are trained to deliver intermediate life support (ILS).

Pharmacy is managed by our pharmacist and supported by technicians and assistants.

Please find attached at the bottom of this advert a full job description outlining the main responsibilities of this role.