Job summary
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.
With the support & guidance of senior nurses, advise & support emergency department staff on admission criteria for patients with alcohol issues attending the department.
To liaise with & build strong professional relationships with other healthcare professionals both within the hospital & external agencies, to meet the needs of the patient.
To develop therapeutic relationships with clients.
To screen patients to identify those at risk from alcohol related health and social problems (hazardous drinkers) & those whose health is being damaged by alcohol (harmful drinkers) & undertake appropriate interventions or referrals.
To undertake individual case management to provide immediate & on-going support to those patients who are unsuitable or unwilling to engage in community services.
To attend multidisciplinary meetings to discuss referrals, frequent attenders or patients in treatment.
To make accurate assessments of the risk patients pose to themselves and others & take necessary action within Trust safeguarding guidelines.
To educate patients & their families on alcohol related harms & deliver brief advice.
To provide training to Trust staff on screening and brief interventions, and to participate in the development and delivery of education programmes.
Main duties of the job
The band 5 Alcohol Care Team Nurse will be an integral member of the Alcohol Care Team which provides care and treatment for patients with alcohol misuse issues. This nurse will assess patients who misuse alcohol and advise Trust staff on the care and management of acute alcohol related issues and care plans. They will participate in the development and delivery of education programmes for Trust staff in the speciality of alcohol misuse. The band 5 nurse will be responsible for supporting a caseload of individual patients who are not engaging in the community which results in hospital admission and frequently attend Trust services. The band 5 alcohol care team nurse will be willing to be flexible to meet the needs of this new team and must demonstrate knowledge, expertise and passion in working within the speciality of alcohol misuse. The job role will include cross site working but will predominantly be based on the North Tees site. The working hours are Monday to Sunday day time hour's dependent on the service need..
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
To demonstrate compassion and empathy towards patients with alcohol misuse issues.
To maintain your personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job.
To participate in a review of your own performance regularly and the development of personal development plan annually.
To take responsibility for your own actions.
To escalate any concerns to the lead alcohol nurse.
To adhere to professional, organisational and departmental standards/policies at all times.
To recognise your own personal strengths and weaknesses and have the ability to identify appropriate strategies to enhance these strengths and overcome or minimise any weaknesses.
To demonstrate effective time management, prioritisation, resource management, self-motivation and team work.
To have an ability to be self-reflective
Job description
Job responsibilities
To demonstrate compassion and empathy towards patients with alcohol misuse issues.
To maintain your personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job.
To participate in a review of your own performance regularly and the development of personal development plan annually.
To take responsibility for your own actions.
To escalate any concerns to the lead alcohol nurse.
To adhere to professional, organisational and departmental standards/policies at all times.
To recognise your own personal strengths and weaknesses and have the ability to identify appropriate strategies to enhance these strengths and overcome or minimise any weaknesses.
To demonstrate effective time management, prioritisation, resource management, self-motivation and team work.
To have an ability to be self-reflective
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or RGN at degree level(or equivalent) with Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Management studies qualification or equivalent.
- Alcohol studies qualification
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of the need for a multi-agency approach to care planning for patient who abuse alcohol
Desirable
- Experience of working in the substance and alcohol use sector
- Experience in multi-agency working and training
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge of substance use and alcohol withdrawal
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing training and practices, in the field of substance use and public health prevention
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Ability to work in partnership with other agencies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RMN or RGN at degree level(or equivalent) with Current NMC Registration
Desirable
- Management studies qualification or equivalent.
- Alcohol studies qualification
Experience
Essential
- Awareness of the need for a multi-agency approach to care planning for patient who abuse alcohol
Desirable
- Experience of working in the substance and alcohol use sector
- Experience in multi-agency working and training
Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical knowledge of substance use and alcohol withdrawal
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing training and practices, in the field of substance use and public health prevention
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Ability to work in partnership with other agencies.
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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton on tees
TS198PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
