Alcohol Practitioner

1 week ago

Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
FIXED TERM 2 YEARS

Brief Description of the Role:


We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 Alcohol Practitioner who has an interest in addiction and a passion for improving the care of patients with alcohol misuse issues.

This practitioner will be responsible for the assessment of alcohol dependent patients and those who are drinking at a harmful / hazardous level and will provide psycho-social interventions.

They will have a caseload of patients who will be supported both pre and post detox, and they will respond to the needs of patients attending hospital frequently for a variety of reasons.


The Alcohol Practitioner will use their knowledge and experience to holistically assess patients who are in hospital and who have issues with alcohol.

They will develop therapeutic relationships and provide appropriate advice and motivational support. They will make appropriate referrals into internal and external services to meet the needs of the individual.


They will screen patients to identify those at risk from alcohol related health and social problems and those whose health are being damaged by alcohol and provide brief interventions as appropriate.

The Alcohol Practitioner will be welcomed into the Alcohol Care Team. We are a friendly and passionate team.

We have the shared vision to improve this service to meet (or exceed) the needs of the local population who have alcohol misuse issues.

We are the opposite of change resistant and love to be challenged and to trial new ways of working.

The team is relaxed and there is a focus on wellbeing.

We recognise that it we don't value our own health, we will be unable to provide the service our patients deserve.

The current working hours are 5 days per week, Monday Friday but this could be negotiated). This role will include weekend working.

Enquiries to:
Fiona Woods, Alcohol Care Nurse Specialist

Mobile:

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.

Closing Date:
This date may change dependent on the response)


At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England.

We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.


We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level.

We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.

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