Alcohol and substance misuse liaison nurse specialist

1 month ago


Nuneaton Warwickshire, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Alcohol and substance misuse liaison nurse specialist

Job Title-Alcohol and substance misuse liaison nurse specialist

Perm/Fixed Term-Secondment: 12 months

Closing Date-26th April 2024

Interview Date-22nd May 2024

The purpose of the Alcohol and Substance Misuse Liaison Nurse Specialist within the emergency department(ED) setting and the gastrointestinal service is to develop and maintain a substance misuse liaison service for patients presenting to the ED or inpatient departments at the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust (GEH) who have alcohol or drug problems.

This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

Main duties of the job

To screen, assess and provide specialist advice and guidance to patients with substance misuse needs relating to their management, care and onward pathways within the hospital and community, working at reducing substance misuse and further admissions.

To provide specialist education and training to all staff within GEH including screening, assessment, management of substance misuse and referral pathways.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

E ffective Open Communication

e x cellence and safety in everything we do

C hallenge but support

E xpect respect and dignity

L ocal health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

Job responsibilities

You can find the duties and responsibilities detailed within the attached Job Description.

Please refer to this when submitting your supporting information.

Person Specification Qualification(s) and Professional Training
  • Teaching Qualification
  • Degree
  • Master's degree or currently working towards a master's degree of equivalent
  • Management Qualification
Experience and Knowledge
  • Evidence of Alcohol and Substance Misuse experience
  • Ability to demonstrate clinical and professional knowledge
  • Ability to lead and motivate staff
  • Knowledge of the wider NHS strategy
  • Evidence of implementing change
  • Evidence of managing teams/staff
Skills and Abilities
  • Logical approach to problem solving
  • Critical analytical skills
  • Experience of audit and research
Personal Qualities
  • Ability to form positive working relationships.
  • Ability to achieve goals and meet deadlines.
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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