Alcohol Care Team Nurse

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Band 5 Alcohol Care Team Nurse to assess and support patients with alcohol misuse issues. This role involves interdisciplinary collaboration, training staff, and direct patient care to improve health outcomes. Ideal candidates will have a background in nursing and experience managing patient relationships.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Staff recognition programs

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with an understanding of alcohol-related health issues.
• Experience in patient assessment and managing caseloads desired.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for alcohol-related issues and develop care plans.
• Provide support to emergency staff regarding admission criteria.
• Conduct training on screening and interventions for staff.

Skills

Communication

Patient Assessment

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

*Advert may close early due to volume of applications*

To comprehensively assess patients, gain information about their physical health, mental health, social issues, and alcohol history to develop a tailored care plan based on individual needs.

With the support and guidance of senior nurses, advise and support emergency department staff on admission criteria for patients with alcohol issues attending the department.

Build and maintain strong professional relationships with other healthcare professionals within the hospital and external agencies to meet patient needs.

Screen patients to identify those at risk from alcohol-related health and social problems (hazardous drinkers) and those whose health is being harmed by alcohol (harmful drinkers), undertaking appropriate interventions or referrals.

Conduct individual case management to provide immediate and ongoing support to patients who are unwilling or unable to engage with community services.

Attend multidisciplinary meetings to discuss referrals, frequent attenders, or patients in treatment.

Assess the risks patients pose to themselves and others, taking necessary actions within Trust safeguarding guidelines.

Educate patients and their families about alcohol-related harms and deliver brief advice.

Provide training to Trust staff on screening and brief interventions, and participate in developing and delivering educational programmes.

The Band 5 Alcohol Care Team Nurse will be a key member of the Alcohol Care Team, providing care and treatment for patients with alcohol misuse issues. Responsibilities include assessing patients, advising Trust staff on care and management of alcohol-related issues, and supporting a caseload of patients who are not engaging with community services, often leading to hospital admissions.

This role involves cross-site working, primarily based at the North Tees site, with flexible hours from Monday to Sunday, dependent on service needs.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our priority is to provide safe, high-quality care to our patients. We aim to be the best place to work by supporting staff through an inclusive workplace, health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Recognition programs include Star Awards, Team of the Month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards, Shining Stars, and Service Awards.

We promote the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change, health, and wellbeing.

We recruit based on values and the motto “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Hayley Tranter, Alcohol Lead Nurse, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]
• Hayley’s office: 01642 383810
• Francesca Linacre, Interim Team Lead: 01642 383815