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National Treatment Agency

National Treatment Agency. Susan Hart Workforce programme manager 07770 320411 Susan.hart@nta-nhs.org.uk. NTA structure. Special Health Authority Accountable to the Secretary of State for Health Chairman, Board members, Chief Executive. NTA Purpose and aims. Our purpose

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National Treatment Agency

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  1. National Treatment Agency Susan Hart Workforce programme manager 07770 320411 Susan.hart@nta-nhs.org.uk

  2. NTA structure • Special Health Authority • Accountable to the Secretary of State for Health • Chairman, Board members, Chief Executive

  3. NTA Purpose and aims Our purpose • To improve the availability, quality and effectiveness of drug treatment in England Our aim • More treatment • Better treatment • Inclusive treatment

  4. NTA functions • Delivery Assurance • Commissioning • Evidence led • Policy management and development

  5. What has the NTA delivered and supported in workforce terms so far?

  6. Why is workforce development important to the NTA?

  7. How competency and treatment outcomes are linked High level of competency high outcomes Low level of competency low outcomes • Skilled workforce • Increased staff and client retention • Increased user satisfaction • Improved treatment outcomes • Unskilled workforce • High client drop out rate • Reduced numbers in treatment • Increase in unmet need • High • Competency • NVQ • CPD • Dev. Award • Low • Competency • No drug related qualification • Basic drugs awareness High level of competency low outcomes low level of competency high outcomes • Adequate numbers entering • treatment • Existing skills not being utilised by • the service • Inappropriate number of clinicians • Staff skills failing to meet the • requirements of the SLA

  8. Substance misuse workers should have to demonstrate competency on a regular basis and have a clear qualification structure. This will create parity with other professions who deal with vulnerable adults

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