Alcohol Specialist Nurse - Supportive Outreach Team

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Alcohol Specialist Nurse within a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for individuals facing alcohol misuse challenges. This role focuses on providing holistic support and case management for patients accessing emergency care services. You will work closely with various agencies to facilitate integrated alcohol care, ensuring continuity of support beyond discharge. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment that values innovation and personal development.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration required.
• First-level degree or working towards it is essential.
• Ongoing personal development and training in nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Implement care pathways for high-intensity users of alcohol services.
• Support individuals resistant to treatment and re-engage them.
• Act as an interface between community services and Alcohol Care Teams.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritization skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Time management

Research and development

Education

Registered Nurse - NMC

First-level degree in a related area

English and Maths GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Alcohol Specialist Nurse - Supportive Outreach Team

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

You must have a valid full UK driving licence and full access to a car (Monday - Friday) which is insured for work purposes to be eligible for this post.

Supportive Outreach and Engagement Worker (Alcohol Care Teams)

A new opportunity has arisen to join the MFT Alcohol Care Team (ACT). This is an exciting time to join the team as it expands within the hospitals and the wider trust.

The Supportive Outreach and Engagement Worker role has been created to support individuals accessing secondary emergency care services, providing a holistic and multi-agency approach to case management.

This role facilitates integrated alcohol care between secondary, primary, and community services for acute alcohol hospital attendees.

The position is primarily community-based, but you may be required to work at one of the three Alcohol Care Team locations: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Wythenshawe Hospital, or North Manchester General Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The focus is working with high-intensity users of the trust who present to Emergency Departments or are admitted due to alcohol misuse. Responsibilities include implementing care pathways and acting as an interface between community substance misuse services and the Alcohol Care Teams. The role extends care beyond discharge to support individuals who may be resistant or difficult to engage, including those who are treatment-naive at discharge. You will also attempt to re-engage individuals who have dropped out of treatment or detached from services.

For detailed responsibilities and the specific skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the 'Supporting Documents' section. Additionally, review the 'Candidate Essentials Guide' for comprehensive information about the Trust, benefits, and critical application details.

About us

MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn. We are creating an integrated health & social care system for over 1 million patients annually.

Our organization brings together 10 hospitals and community services across Manchester, Trafford, and beyond, fostering collaboration and innovation. We promote a digitally enabled environment, exemplified by our Electronic Patient Record system, Hive, launched in September 2022.

We are a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, supporting high-quality research and innovation. Our Green Plan reflects our commitment to sustainability.

We foster an inclusive culture, providing equal opportunities and supporting your health and wellbeing as you help shape our future.

Job responsibilities

Refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachments and the Candidate Essentials Guide for detailed responsibilities and application guidance.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and offer support for applicants with special requirements. Contact [e-mail] for assistance. We look forward to your application!

Person Specification

Education/qualifications

• Registered Nurse - NMC
• First-level degree in a related area or working towards it
• English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing personal development, revalidation, and post-registration training in nursing care and substance misuse
• Experience working with various organizations and agencies
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car
• Registered independent non-medical prescriber
• Qualification in CBT
• Completed clinical examination skills module
• Leadership course
• Motivational Interviewing training
• ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice or equivalent
• Experience in health service management

Experience

• Independent working experience
• Experience with individuals with Alcohol Use Disorders/substance misuse
• Experience engaging hard-to-reach individuals
• Assessing needs and working in partnership to set goals
• Care plan assessment and review, organizing care packages
• Maintaining quality standards
• Working within multi-agency settings
• Community-based experience
• Leading service development projects

Skills

• Competent in caring for patients with complex health needs due to alcohol dependency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prioritization and organization skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Participation in meetings confidently
• Strong IT and database skills
• Time management and organizational skills
• Research and development experience
• Contributing to guideline and policy updates

Knowledge

• Current knowledge of managing Alcohol Use Disorders
• Understanding of the effects of substance misuse and interventions
• Awareness of barriers faced by individuals with alcohol misuse issues
• Knowledge of local community services and policies
• Familiarity with NICE guidelines on alcohol
• Knowledge of CQUINs and alcohol detoxification
• Professional, caring, and sensitive attitude
• Ability to handle sensitive situations tactfully
• Resilience in stressful situations
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partners
• Respectful and culturally sensitive approach to service users

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure application will be made to ensure suitability for the role.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro-rata if applicable.