Job Overview
Provide dynamic leadership and a holistic model of service delivery with an integrated approach to the delivery of dual diagnosis drug and alcohol interventions across the health and social care system, with a further focus on identifying and supporting the needs of those with the Criminal Justice system.
The post holder will clinically lead the Dual Diagnosis provision and dual diagnosis practitioners across EPUT, working to mainstream the delivery of services to individuals with a dual diagnosis through collaborative system wide work that aims to reduce substance misuse related harms and achieve improvement in the functioning of affected persons.
The successful candidate, if a social worker, will need to hold the AMHP qualification and be able to practice at this role.
This person will be covering both the West Essex and North East Essex areas and so the base can be changed to one in the North East for the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
This role will also enhance the work already undertaken within Criminal Justice services provided by EPUT, Probation Services, Police and services provided by ECC Stakeholders, where substance misuse is one of the major presenting factors.
The post holder will liaise with operational management, across the mental health/substance misuse/criminal justice system and ensure the day to day delivery of a high quality and effective service.
The post holder is required to have a good understanding of the complexities and difficulties of people who are dually diagnosed.
Key to the role will be delivery of assessment and intervention of complex cases providing skilled role modelling to the dual diagnosis practitioners and operational services. The role will also act as an expert consultant to probation staff and any other services delivering criminal justice interventions who may require clinical support / consultancy across Essex in relation to substance misuse.
Notes On Applications
We really value hearing your own words and experiences in your application. To keep things fair for everyone, we ask that applications are written by you personally, rather than using AI tools. We do carry out checks to support this, and applications may be withdrawn if AI‑generated content is found. Thank you for helping us keep the process fair and authentic — we really appreciate it
Working for our organisation
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
£8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Important note: please ensure that as part of your application, you include professional references with business contact information covering your last three years of employment history. We are unable to accept personal or character references.
As a newly appointed employee, you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post; the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on or email and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you.
The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
Important Notice: Recently the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) which amended on 22 July 2021 and come into force on 11 November 2021 that anyone directly employed to work in a Care Home or who are required as part of their role to be deployed to a CQC registered care home are required to have had both their COVID vaccinations, unless they are exempt. This is therefore a requirement of this role and will form part of our pre-employment checks.
Please note - staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered 'suitable alternative employment' to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.