Recovery Coordinator – Specialist In Hospital Liaison
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Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
£ 27861 - 32002
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives offering support and respect in a safe environment treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
Our core values are Be open be compassionate and be bold and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.
Due to our continued commitment in supporting people suffering with substance misuse problems Change Grow Live are looking for a Recovery Coordinator to join our busy Birmingham service working in the Heartlands hospital as our Specialist In-Hospital Liaison.
Our ideal candidate will have the skills and experience to offer brief interventions to patients in a hospital setting supporting them to access drug and alcohol treatmentThis is an excellent opportunity for someone already working within a similar field looking to take the next step in their career with a charity that will support your continued personal and professional development.
Where:Heartlands Hospital Birmingham
Hours: Full Time 37.5hrs per week
Full-Time Salary Range: 27861.26 - 32002.35 (Based on full time hours pro rata for part time hours)
* Please note: Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities
About the role:
- Set up effective communication and referral pathways with hospital-based specialist teams acting as a point of contact for acute referrals
- Participate with acute services to create/maintain a process for targeting repeat attendees implementing an investigation system that enables wider services to critically evaluate the circumstances around an individuals hospital admission
- Provide support to acute hospital services to avoid unnecessary admission to hospital of people who can be supported and treated at community addiction services
- Develop specific links with identified specialist acute services and provide in reach to hospital wards including Gastroenterology/Hepatology; specialist clinics observation ward; A&E
- Provide advanced assessment planning implementation and evaluation of care to a small complex specialist caseload of patients who misuse alcohol and/or drugs while they remain in a hospital setting or as part of the discharge to community plan
- Work with community teams to ensure assertive and effective follow up of both repeat presentations and discharges from the hospital
- Provide support and advice to ward staff of those identified as misusing alcohol and/or drugs to prevent further complications from their conditions both in the short term and the long term
About you:
- Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
- Be an excellent communicator both verbal and written with good IT skills
- Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
- Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions services and good practice
- Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals agencies and internal/external stakeholders
- Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users
- Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards
What we will give to you:
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Additionally youll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us.
- Paid Wellness hour each week along with a Wellness hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping cinema holidays etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training career development & progression opportunities
Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specification
If this sounds like you and youd like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live then wed love to talk to you.
Please note: This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level
Direct applications only we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas unfortunately we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here:Skilled Worker visa: Overview -
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
Closing Date
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Clinical Research
- Communication skills
- GCP
- Infusion Experience
- Managed Care
- Hospice Care
- Conflict Management
- Clinical Trials
- Research Experience
- Home Care
