Job summary
Part Time post-30 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4, Alcohol Care Team
Practitioner to join the Alcohol Care Team (ACT) at STSFT. ACTs
are teams of alcohol specialist clinicians, based in acute hospitals which
provide specialist support, predominantly to alcohol-dependent patients.
The post will require flexibility, working across Sunderland Royal and
South Tyneside Hospital, you will also contribute to covering a 7 day
service.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent
communication skills, team working skills and will be dedicated to improving
the patients' experience. You will need to demonstrate continuing professional
development, some experience working with this patient group and ability to work
closely within a multi-disciplinary team.
For informal enquiries please contact
Roisin Murphy, Team Lead 0191 5656256 Extension 41560 or 4041000 extension 4074
Email roisin.murphy6@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The Alcohol Practitioner will be an
integral member of the Alcohol Care Team, which provides care and treatment for
patients with alcohol misuse issues in a hospital environment. Working closely
with the Alcohol Care Team, the Alcohol Practitioner will assess the needs of
the individual patient and deliver appropriate psychosocial interventions and
risk assessments.
Provide training to employees on
screening and brief interventions and support the Alcohol Care Team in developing
and delivering education to Trust employees in the speciality of alcohol misuse
Responsible for managing a caseload
of individual patients who are not engaging in the community but continue to
come to hospital to reduce alcohol health harms through a wide range of support
and interventions.
Flexible to meet the needs of the
team and will demonstrate knowledge, expertise and passion in working within
the speciality of alcohol misuse
To develop therapeutic relationships with clients and
family/carers.
To have knowledge of the impact excessive
alcohol consumption has on physical health, mental health and social issues and
to use this knowledge to fully assess patients
To
provide brief interventions, psychosocial interventions and motivational
interviewing as appropriate
To screen patients to identify those at risk
from alcohol related health and social problems and those whose health is being
damaged by alcohol
Improve data collection and opportunities for analysis.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the post.
The Alcohol Practitioner will be an
integral member of the Alcohol Care Team, which provides care and treatment for
patients with alcohol misuse issues in a hospital environment. Working closely
with the Alcohol Care Team, the Alcohol Practitioner will assess the needs of
the individual patient and deliver appropriate psychosocial interventions
Provide training to employees on
screening and brief interventions and support the Alcohol Care Team in
developing and delivering education to Trust employees in the speciality of
alcohol misuse
Responsible for managing a caseload
of individual patients who are not engaging in the community but continue to
come to hospital
Flexible to meet the needs of the
team and will demonstrate knowledge, expertise and passion in working within
the speciality of alcohol misuse
To develop therapeutic relationships with clients
To have knowledge of the impact excessive
alcohol consumption has on physical health mental health and social issues and
to use this knowledge to fully assess patients
To
provide brief interventions, psychosocial interventions and motivational
interviewing as appropriate
To screen patients to identify those at risk
from alcohol related health and social problems and those whose health is being
damaged by alcohol
To undertake individual case management to provide
immediate and on-going support to those patients who are unsuitable or
unwilling to engage in community services
To attend
multidisciplinary meetings to discuss referrals, frequent attendees or patients
in treatment
To
develop strong professional relationships with colleagues, Trust employees,
Trust volunteers and staff from external agencies
To support friends
and families who are struggling to cope with a loved ones alcohol misuse
To support other members in the Alcohol Team in
the care and management of intoxicated patients and patients in acute alcohol
withdrawal
To make accurate assessments of the risk patients pose
to themselves and others and take necessary action within Trust safeguarding
guidelines
To educate patients
and their families on alcohol related harms and deliver brief advice
To
provide training to Trust staff on screening and brief interventions and to
assist the Alcohol Team in developing and delivering education programmes
To make
appropriate referrals into community services
To adhere to the
Trust equality, diversity and inclusion policy
To have
the ability to be flexible and to manage your workload effectively
To
demonstrate an ability to work under pressure
To escalate any concerns to the lead alcohol
nurse in a timely manner
To
display excellent verbal and written communication skills and be computer
literate
To keep
timely and accurate records of interventions and outcome activity and use this
in decision making, using the Trusts policies, procedures and electronic
recording and data collection system
To signpost into
other services and integrate care with other providers of health services
To
undertake clinical supervision on a regular basis in line with relevant
professional guidelines and policies
To comply
with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for full details of the post.
The Alcohol Practitioner will be an
integral member of the Alcohol Care Team, which provides care and treatment for
patients with alcohol misuse issues in a hospital environment. Working closely
with the Alcohol Care Team, the Alcohol Practitioner will assess the needs of
the individual patient and deliver appropriate psychosocial interventions
Provide training to employees on
screening and brief interventions and support the Alcohol Care Team in
developing and delivering education to Trust employees in the speciality of
alcohol misuse
Responsible for managing a caseload
of individual patients who are not engaging in the community but continue to
come to hospital
Flexible to meet the needs of the
team and will demonstrate knowledge, expertise and passion in working within
the speciality of alcohol misuse
To develop therapeutic relationships with clients
To have knowledge of the impact excessive
alcohol consumption has on physical health mental health and social issues and
to use this knowledge to fully assess patients
To
provide brief interventions, psychosocial interventions and motivational
interviewing as appropriate
To screen patients to identify those at risk
from alcohol related health and social problems and those whose health is being
damaged by alcohol
To undertake individual case management to provide
immediate and on-going support to those patients who are unsuitable or
unwilling to engage in community services
To attend
multidisciplinary meetings to discuss referrals, frequent attendees or patients
in treatment
To
develop strong professional relationships with colleagues, Trust employees,
Trust volunteers and staff from external agencies
To support friends
and families who are struggling to cope with a loved ones alcohol misuse
To support other members in the Alcohol Team in
the care and management of intoxicated patients and patients in acute alcohol
withdrawal
To make accurate assessments of the risk patients pose
to themselves and others and take necessary action within Trust safeguarding
guidelines
To educate patients
and their families on alcohol related harms and deliver brief advice
To
provide training to Trust staff on screening and brief interventions and to
assist the Alcohol Team in developing and delivering education programmes
To make
appropriate referrals into community services
To adhere to the
Trust equality, diversity and inclusion policy
To have
the ability to be flexible and to manage your workload effectively
To
demonstrate an ability to work under pressure
To escalate any concerns to the lead alcohol
nurse in a timely manner
To
display excellent verbal and written communication skills and be computer
literate
To keep
timely and accurate records of interventions and outcome activity and use this
in decision making, using the Trusts policies, procedures and electronic
recording and data collection system
To signpost into
other services and integrate care with other providers of health services
To
undertake clinical supervision on a regular basis in line with relevant
professional guidelines and policies
To comply
with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven prior experience in working with clients with alcohol misuse issues.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an acute hospital.
- Experience in providing training in brief interventions.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service covering 7 days a week.
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English (GCSE 9-4) or Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2.
- Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in delivering of psychological interventions including brief interventions.
- Knowledge of the impact alcohol misuse can have on physical health, mental health and social issues Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth, using good communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible and to manage own workload effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work in partnership with other agencies.
- Competent in the use of IT software such as Microsoft Office.
- Ability to deliver training and presentations as required to staff and service users.
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
- Ability to recognize when to escalate concerns to senior staff.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven prior experience in working with clients with alcohol misuse issues.
Desirable
- Experience of working within an acute hospital.
- Experience in providing training in brief interventions.
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service covering 7 days a week.
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English (GCSE 9-4) or Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2.
- Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and experience in delivering of psychological interventions including brief interventions.
- Knowledge of the impact alcohol misuse can have on physical health, mental health and social issues Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information.
- Ability to build constructive relationships with warmth, using good communication skills.
- Ability to be flexible and to manage own workload effectively.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to work in partnership with other agencies.
- Competent in the use of IT software such as Microsoft Office.
- Ability to deliver training and presentations as required to staff and service users.
- Knowledge of national health and social care policy.
- Ability to recognize when to escalate concerns to senior staff.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
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