Veterans Dual Diagnosis Lead (Band 7)

Eput; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts (Blue Light Card)

£8K relocation package

Season ticket loans

Job summary

EPUT is recruiting a Band 7 Dual Diagnosis Lead to oversee service delivery for veterans with dual diagnoses across the East of England. You will lead on clinical leadership, develop partnerships with local drug and alcohol services, and advance staff capability within Op COURAGE.

The role includes a mix of face-to-face and remote work, with travel across the East of England as needed. Leadership experience in dual diagnosis and mental health is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered professional (Nurse/OT/SW) with UK registration.
• Experience with dual diagnosis in mental health care.
• Experience delivering community-based care and partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Lead on partnership working for dual diagnosis service users and co‑ordinate MDT input.
• Provide clinical leadership across the service for dual diagnosis practice.
• Attend daily referral triage meetings and advise on care pathways for complex cases.
• Develop staff capability and deliver specialist training for Op COURAGE teams.
• Plan and deliver a SMART recovery group for Veterans and oversee staff training.

Skills

Planning & organising

Community experience

Leadership

Job description

EPUT is recruiting a Band 7 Dual Diagnosis Lead to oversee service delivery for veterans with dual diagnoses across the East of England. You will lead on clinical leadership, develop partnerships with local drug and alcohol services, and advance staff capability within Op COURAGE.

The role includes a mix of face-to-face and remote work, with travel across the East of England as needed. Leadership experience in dual diagnosis and mental health is essential.