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Specialist Health Improvement Practitioner – Substance
Misuse
Summary of Post
This is a full-time post of 37 hours per week with a substantive contract within the
newly formed Public Health and Wellbeing Division.
Purpose of the role is to assist the Substance Misuse Programme Lead in the
operational management of the South Gloucestershire commissioned substance
misuse services.
This will involve being the lead officer for chairing local meetings and steering groups.
Ensuring the annual treatment plan is written and delivered, reporting to the Joint
Commissioning Group on its progress and managing internal audits regarding NICE
and PHE compliance.
Main Duties
Under the supervision of the Programme Lead, within the specific work programme,
the specialist health improvement practitioner is responsible for developing,
implementing and driving forward a public health programme. This will involve
supervising service providers, delivering commissioned services and working in
partnership across the local authority with a range of stakeholders. This will be in a
variety of settings, utilising staff and resources and developing protocols and care
pathways.
To coordinate and deliver specific community engagement initiatives and
programmes, and (where appropriate) assist in the management or supervision of a
team or service area, providing community engagement activities and initiatives.
The post holder will need to take account of safeguarding issues as appropriate.
The post holder will manage and supervise one member of staff and cover the role of
Community Care Assessor during periods of leave.
The post holder will oversee on behalf of the commissioning team all commissioned
providers, in order to deliver service targets. This will include chairing various
meetings and developing action plans.
To act as a lead for attending partner and stakeholder meetings, such as MARAC,
mental health or substance misuse death in service reviews. The substance misuse
budget of £3,500,000 will be managed by the line manager, however the post holder
may be authorised to spend from the programme area budget. Please note that the
post holder will not be the budget holder.
The post holder will provide training, which is likely to be delivered off site or in a
community setting and this may involve using equipment or displays.
To maintain contact and influence the practice of the specialist services in various
settings, including primary care, voluntary sector and educational settings across
South Gloucestershire. This post oversees 3-4 providers and involves regular contact
with service users, their carers and other professionals in each case.
The workload involves some very complex cases with stakeholders, partners and
both individuals and families facing significant challenges relating to substance
misuse. This can include disability, mental ill health, contact with the care system
and criminal justice system, as well as family breakdown. Safeguarding is often a
factor and the work can mean working as an individual as well working alongside
multi agencies.
Selection Criteria
To enable us to shortlist in a fair and unbiased way it is absolutely vital that
you provide us with sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet or
exceed the criteria outlined in the vacancy description. Please include this
information in the knowledge, skills and experience section of the application
form.
Essential
Exemplify the Council’s values and behaviours.
Understanding of the needs of service users and good interpersonal skills.
Ability to chair and drive multidisciplinary planning and operational groups.
Ability to write and deliver annual substance misuse planning strategies.
You will be able to manage risk both using information prior to working with clients but
also as situations arise.
You will have experience of working with colleagues, partners and customers.
You will have knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice and support
mechanisms such as child protection, NICE, lone working and communication
channels with the Programme Lead.
Desirable
Understanding of the current substance misuse services and the Public Health
England ‘Public Health Outcomes Framework’ requirements.
A knowledge of the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System and the data reports
which are used to monitor treatment services.
Additional Information
Interviews will be held on 21st May 2015.
Please note that it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and
Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. This means that you must
declare any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings unless these
are ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions)
order 1975 (as amended in 2013).
Our Values
As an employee of South Gloucestershire Council, you will be expected to have a
‘can-do’ attitude and adapt to the fast pace of change. You will strive to work well with
others, reaching a common goal, embracing a partnership and to have an inclusive
approach to delivering efficient and effective services. You will use your initiative to
deliver and take responsibility for your performance of helping your team, department
and Council, achieve it's goals and making the best use of available knowledge,
expertise and capacity in order to continuously improve the quality of services.
As a manager, you will be expected to demonstrate effective leadership qualities,
shape and manage team plans and motivate your staff to achieve.
After reading the job summary, for further information please contact Matt Wills
Substance Misuse Programme Lead on [email protected] or 01454
868762.
Salary: £30,178 - £31,846
Hours: 37:00
Closing Date: 10 May 2015
Vacancy Ref: SGC0234/512
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