We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated mental health professional for the post of Dual Diagnosis Practitioner.
You will need to support the implementation of the co-occurring conditions strategy and NICE best practice guidance. You will need to be able to challenge stigma and build strong relationships within Rehab Pathway Services, drug and alcohol and services and other partners.
The role will be largely clinical and involve assessment, review, care planning, consultation, support and advice. You will support the development of robust care plans in collaboration with patients, carers and drug and alcohol services.
A proportion of your time will also be devoted to service improvement through delivery of a programme of training and audit. You will need to work within the leadership team to understand and meet the challenges of busy services.
You will be embedded within Rehab Pathway services covering Amberstone inpatient service and East Sussex Community Rehab Services. You will receive clinical supervision from the Dual Diagnosis Nurse Consultant and be a key member of the co-occurring conditions service development and reflective practice group.
This post is particularly suitable for those seeking career development with opportunities for additional training and education.
This post is based in Hailsham with regular travel to the community teams in Hastings and Eastbourne.

Clinical practice

• To work clinically with patients with co-occurring psychosis and substance use conditions, delivering specialist assessment, interventions and care planning.
• To improve the quality of care for people with both patients with co-occurring conditions.
• To have experience in and specialist knowledge of evidence-based practice and lead on dissemination across clinical areas.

Practice Development

• To provide specialist training and advice to other professionals and agencies.
• To clinically supervise other members of the team.

Research and Development

• To develop teaching and training sessions for staff and professionals on specialist subject area.
• To undertake research, service evaluation and clinical audit and participate in clinical quality and governance forums as required.

Leadership and management

• To provide effective leadership and supportive management which promotes high performance standards both individually and as a team.

We provide mental health and learning disability care for children, young people and adults across Sussex.

Please refer the Job description for details