Youth Substance Misuse Clinician — Training & Supervision

The Methodist Church in Britain; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HCAS included in pay

Professional development

Clinical supervision

Ongoing training

Job summary

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a clinician to assess young people up to 21 years with hazardous or dependent substance use, manage risk, and deliver interventions while coordinating with partner services. The role combines direct clinical work with training and support for other professionals.

Professional registration with NMC/HCPC or psychology degree is required; you will be involved in safeguarding, care planning, and contributing to service development within

Qualifications

• CPD and post-registration training in assessing and treating substance misuse
• Experience teaching others and willingness to teach
• Experience with substance misuse and mental health problems

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive assessment of referred young people with risk assessment and care planning
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and harm reduction advice to young people and families
• Test bodily fluids as part of assessment
• Assess psychological, emotional, social and treatment needs
• Manage caseload with clinical documentation
• Work with schools, CAMHS, children's services, youth offending and social care
• Participate in safeguarding processes and escalate risk
• Support movement to education, training and employment
• Provide consultation and training to nursing, medical and other professionals
• Contribute to group programmes, outreach and health promotion

Skills

NHS policy knowledge

Brief intervention

Motivational interviewing

Relapse management

Harm minimisation

Dual diagnosis

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Education

CPD in substance misuse

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a clinician to assess young people up to 21 years with hazardous or dependent substance use, manage risk, and deliver interventions while coordinating with partner services. The role combines direct clinical work with training and support for other professionals.

Professional registration with NMC/HCPC or psychology degree is required; you will be involved in safeguarding, care planning, and contributing to service development within