Alcohol Nurse Specialist
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Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has become available to work within the Rotherham Alcohol Liaison Team based at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. The Alcohol Care Nurse will be responsible for the care and treatment of patients who require a comprehensive Alcohol assessment. Delivering a whole needs approach to facilitate appropriate levels of care for patients including complex needs. Implementing measures which support reduction in presentations, acute admissions, reduction in length of stay, and promote recovery.
The post holder will predominantly work across the acute trust, assessing patients who are referred for brief interventions, complex case management including Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome, seizures and delirium tremens.
This service has become highly regarded both locally and nationally due to the extensive care and support delivered to enabling patients who are assessed have safer care and support 7 days a week.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will assess patients referred from A&E and all in-patient wards/departments as appropriate and consenting. Close attention to individuals already known to be frequent attenders will require an MDT approach as discussed at the High Intensity User Group (HIUG) Providing expert advice where required, referral to existing services, focusing on facilitating care in the community where safe to do so.
- The post holder will work closely with other services internal and external to the Trust.
- The post holder will deliver brief interventions to patients, encouraging referrals to community services/networks. Patients unable to access services will be integral to the ACT caseload.
- The post holder will deputise for the Alcohol Lead Nurse where required and appropriate.
- Actively contribute to the delivery of the alcohol care team by attending pathway development and meetings when required, supporting the Alcohol Lead Nurse as appropriate.
- To utilize systems that are in place to keep patients safe and manage risk.
- Work a 7-day shift system covering hours 8am 8pm.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Details
Date posted
07 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9165-23-09-010
Job locations
Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
120 Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2TY
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust
120 Moorgate Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 2TY
Employer's website
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