Alcohol Nurse

Belmont Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a dedicated Alcohol Liaison Nurse in Durham to work full-time in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include delivering alcohol-related health assessments and providing support to clients with alcohol dependency. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with a strong background in substance misuse and risk management. This role offers a competitive rate of £28–£30 per hour and a contract duration of 3 months, likely to extend.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in alcohol and substance misuse settings.
• Ability to work confidently with vulnerable service users.

Responsibilities

• Deliver brief interventions and assessments for service users.
• Provide advice and referrals for alcohol dependency clients.
• Collaborate with health teams to ensure care continuity.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RMN, RGN, or RNLD)

Alcohol liaison and substance misuse expertise

Risk management

Collaboration within multidisciplinary teams

Job description

Alcohol Liaison Nurse – Durham

Location: Durham

Rate: £28–£30 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time (37.5 hours)

Contract: 3 Months Minimum (likely to extend)

Are you an experienced Nurse with a strong background in alcohol and substance misuse? Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a specialist service in Durham to recruit a dedicated Alcohol Liaison Nurse to join their team on a full-time contract basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment providing specialist alcohol support and brief interventions to service users in acute and community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver brief interventions and alcohol-related health assessments to service users
• Provide advice, support, and referrals for clients presenting with alcohol dependency
• Work closely with hospital staff, community teams, and third-sector providers to ensure smooth care pathways
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and maintain accurate documentation
• Support discharge planning and provide harm reduction advice and relapse prevention strategies

Desired Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RMN, RGN, or RNLD)
• Strong background in alcohol liaison, substance misuse, or dual diagnosis services
• Confident in managing risk and working with vulnerable service users
• Experience with MDT working and partnership …