Job SummaryThe band 6 Alcohol Specialist Nurse will be an integral member of the Drug and Alcohol Care Team which provides care and treatment for patients with drug or alcohol misuse issues. The band 6 Alcohol Specialist Nurse will work as an autonomous practitioner in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of patient care for those who present with alcohol misuse and alcohol related injuries. They will advise Trust staff on the care and management of acute alcohol withdrawal, deliver training to staff on the management of alcohol dependency and addiction and will be responsible for holding a caseload of individual patients who are not engaging in the community but continue to come to hospital and patients who are pre or post detox.
The band 6 Alcohol Specialist Nurse will be willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the team and must demonstrate knowledge and passion in working within the specialty of alcohol misuse.
The current working hours are 0800 - 1800 4 days per week, including weekend working.
** Please note that in the near future the Alcohol Care Team will formally become the Drug and Alcohol Care Team, therefore the job title and job description will change to Drug and Alcohol Specialist Nurse. The successful applicant will be responsible for the care, management and support of patients attending hospital with drug or alcohol issues **
Main Duties of the Job- To comprehensively assess patients, gaining information about their physical health, mental health, social issues as well as their alcohol history to format a plan of care based on the patients individual needs.
- To advise clinical staff on the management of patients experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal, including detoxification medication and vitamin prescribing.
- To advise and support emergency department staff on the admission criteria for patients with alcohol misuse issues attending the department.
- To liaise with and build strong professional relationships with other healthcare professionals both within the hospital and external agencies to meet the needs of the patient.
- To provide training to Trust staff on screening and brief interventions, and to participate in the development and delivery of education programmes.
- To act as team leader in the absence of senior staff.
About UsSandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Job ResponsibilitiesPlease see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on what this role entails.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Significant post registration experience in the speciality of alcohol misuse including experience of detoxification.
- Experience in the management of acute alcohol withdrawal.
- Experience in developing and delivering teaching programmes.
Desirable- Experience of working in alcohol liaison within an acute hospital.
- Experience of data collection and use of IT Microsoft and Excel packages.
QualificationsEssential- RN (Adult, mental health or learning disability) with current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level or working towards.
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable- Certificate in counselling or other counselling / psychosocial qualification.
- Teaching / assessing qualification.
- Recognised post registration qualification in alcohol misuse.
- Non-medical prescriber
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
