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MAIN DUTIES AND 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.
• To contribute in reviewing and processing all referrals presented to the ARC team via emails or self-referral.
• To be able to assess and triage drug-using clients discharged from hospital , applying the precepts of harm minimisation and provide support to the clinical team in bridging treatment gaps in the community.
• To use agreed and established Outcome Monitoring Tools (e.g. TOPS, CRFs etc.) and any other relevant quality measures.
• To use motivational interviewing, relapse management and other evidence-based interventions.
• To ensure full risk assessment and risk management is delivered effectively, under supervision.
• To ensure the highest quality of service is delivered by following local and national quality and performance standards, guidance, protocols, procedures and practice guidelines.
• To ensuring that all work is performed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, including the Serious Incident policy.
• To prepare, print and log prescriptions for the team under the supervision under supervision of the clinical team. 

Communication:

• To participate in multi-disciplinary meetings, both on-site and in the community relating to client management.
• To liaise and communicate clinical information with partner agencies concerning clients, within the strict guidelines / protocol on shared confidential information between AOCD and the named partner agencies.
• To promote a positive culture where improving communication, and maintenance of a healthy therapeutic relationship with clients are enhanced and valued.
• To contribute to the promotion of Team cohesiveness, multidisciplinary working and to work collaboratively with colleagues at all times in all parts of the Trust to achieve healthy and effective communication.
•  To build and develop close links with partner agencies (e.g. West Middlesex Hospital, probation, GP's etc.)

Information and Resource Management:

• To be responsible for the effective  preparation, management  and documentation of FP10 prescription  and records.
• To maintain  accurate  clinical records and  of economical use of time and resources, diary appointments and workload priorities at ARC.
• To maintain accurate and up to date documentation of all client’s records, ensuring the confidentiality of such records are in line with the Data Protection Act and Information Sharing Protocol.
• To adhere to all Addictions service data recording policies.
• To be responsible for ensuring monthly reports and other data reporting activities are submitted within agreed timescales.
• To ensure that client information is entered in the service database system and to ensure activity input to clinical systems is accurate and timely.
• To be responsible for use of resources allocated for the purpose of the post.

Personal/Professional Development and Training:

• To be directly accountable for own practice and to operate in line with the Trust code of clinical conduct and any relevant codes of professional conduct in relation to policies on direct patient care.
• To receive management supervision in accordance with local line management arrangements and to undertake professional/clinical Supervision as stated in the CNWL Supervision Policy, in relation to own clinical work.
• To complete the CNWL annual appraisal/review process and agree a personal development plan (PDP).
• To identify training needs as part of the annual appraisal/review process and complete evaluation of training events and courses attended.

Service Development & Delivery

• To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to both the specific service user group, peer support and substance use and mental health.
• To comply with all relevant Trust policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information and to be aware of any changes in these.
• To be aware of, teach others and challenge issues in relation to stigma, low expectations and anti-discriminatory practice as appropriate.
• To attend clinical, business & service development meetings as required.

Health & Safety

• To assist in maintaining stock, equipment and materials according to existing procedures, raising any concerns with the manager/senior in charge as soon as possible.
• To assist with recording and maintaining the safety and security of service user’s property.
• To maintain the environment in line with Infection Control and Health and Safety procedures.

• Learning and development
• To participate in Trust mandatory training & development opportunities considered appropriate to the role and as identified in the Personal Development Plan (PDP)
• To contribute and commit to undertaking an annual Development review/ Appraisal
• To engage in monthly supervision.
• To receive regular line management supervision as arranged by the service manager.