Addictions Clinical & Assessment Support Worker

Addictions Clinical & Assessment Support Worker

Job Summary : As an integral and highly valued member of the multi-disciplinary team, the Addictions Clinical & Assessment Support Worker will provide drug and alcohol assessments, brief interventions, preparing prescriptions for printing and recording on FP10 records. Participating in the care planning, provision and evaluation of patients\' needs under the supervision of trained staff. The clinical support worker will embed recovery values within the service setting, act as an ambassador of recovery, promote learning opportunities for the multidisciplinary teams, and work with external agencies and partner organisations. The role includes leading the provision of information and a range of learning opportunities across the Addictions Directorate. Work is under the supervision of line management. The postholder will engage service users in structured treatment, complete triage and assessments in a timely manner, and liaise with external teams as needed (e.g., the Alcohol Care Team at West Middlesex Hospital when referring patients to ARC Hounslow).

Responsibilities

• The postholder will take a predominant role in providing duty and full comprehensive assessments to clients who are referred or present to the service.
• Contribute to reviewing and processing all referrals presented to the ARC team via emails or self-referral.
• Assess and triage drug-using clients discharged from hospital, applying harm minimisation principles and providing support to the clinical team in bridging treatment gaps in the community.
• Use agreed Outcome Monitoring Tools (e.g. TOPS, CRFs) and other relevant quality measures.
• Apply motivational interviewing, relapse management and other evidence-based interventions.
• Ensure full risk assessment and risk management is delivered effectively, under supervision.
• Follow local and national quality and performance standards, guidance, protocols, procedures and practice guidelines.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, including the Serious Incident policy.
• Prepare, print and log prescriptions for the team under supervision of the clinical team.

Content about the organisation

About Us : The Addictions Directorate with CNWL Foundation Trust is a large provider offering NHS drug and alcohol treatment interventions to diverse populations in Central and North West London. We also run Smoking Cessation Services, a National Gambling Service and a Club Drug Clinic. Our services aim to reduce harm, support recovery, and work in partnership with other providers and service users. CNWL emphasises evidence-based treatment, clinical governance, audit and research, with links to various universities.

Key requirements and policies : The post may involve contact with patients; vaccination is encouraged in NHS settings. This job advert may include standard notices typical of CNWL job postings. Details such as date posted, pay band, contract type, location and reference number are provided for context in the original posting.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check : This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a DBS check. Certificate of Sponsorship : Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For overseas applicants, criminal records checks guidance applies.

Employer details : Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, ARC Hounslow, Montague Road, Hounslow, TW3 1LD. Employer website : https : / / www.cnwl.nhs.uk / work

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