Alcohol & Substances Specialist Nurse

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust seeks a dedicated Alcohol & Substances Specialist Nurse to lead expert care for patients with complex substance use issues in our acute hospital setting. The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, and safeguarding vulnerable individuals within a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include delivering evidence-based clinical care, supervising junior staff, and supporting pathways to community services, with a commitment to ongoing

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Adult General Level 1 or 2).
• Degree/Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD and training delivery experience.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' care needs and develop tailored care programmes.
• Implement and evaluate care plans for specific patient groups.
• Support holistic care of all patients across the hospital.
• Undertake assertive outreach to support patients into treatment.
• Safeguard and advocate for vulnerable members of our community.
• Promote evidence-based practice within the team.
• Represent the team at partnership meetings.
• Deliver clinical expertise in management of alcohol and substance-related needs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mobility

Workload management

Education

NMC registered nurse

Degree/Diploma in Nursing

Job description

• Assess patients care needs and develop tailored care programmes
• Implement and evaluate care plans for specific patient groups
• Support the holistic care of all patients across the hospital
• Undertake assertive outreach to support patients into treatment
• Safeguard & advocate for vulnerable members of our community

Leadership & Support

• Promote evidence-based practice across the team
• Support the Alcohol Service Manager in the smooth running of the service and deputise in their absence
• Represent the team at partnership meetings

What We Offer

• An opportunity to shape and deliver specialist Alcohol & Substances Services
• A supportive environment committed to professional development and excellence in patient care, Are you a healthcare professional with expertise in managing clients with complex substance use issues? We are seeking a dedicated nurse specialist to provide expert care for vulnerable members of our community., Deliver clinical expertise in the identification, assessment, treatment, and management of individuals who use drugs and alcohol, including those at increasing risk, experiencing harm, or dependency
• Provide hospital-to-home detoxification services and offer advice, treatment, and management for dependent drinkers and drug users across hospital settings
• Support improved standards of care through practice supervision, clinical audits, evidence-based approaches, and professional teaching
• Play a key role in clinical governance and contribute to continuous service improvement

Leadership & Collaboration

• Support the Trust-wide Alcohol & Substances Steering Group to enhance care and reduce drug and alcohol-related harm
• Help develop pathways for seamless transition to community services
• Contribute to case management of frequent hospital attenders and undertake assertive outreach as needed

What We Offer

• To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: http://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk , Are you passionate about making a difference in patients' lives through expert care and leadership? We are seeking a dedicated Alcohol & Substances Specialist Nurse to play a vital role in our acute hospital Alcohol & Substances Care Team., Degree / Diploma in Nursing studies or equivalent
• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration (Part 1 Adult / General Level 1 or 2), Knowledge, experience and understanding of the specialist tools used to assess and treat alcohol and opiate withdrawal related symptoms
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
• Evidence of experience in delivering training
• Communicates succinctly, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing
• Be an effective team member who is able to relate to colleagues at all levels of the Trust with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to coordinate your workload and supervise junior members of the team, ensuring high quality, safe and effective patient care
• Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs, Leadership Training
• Training qualification
• Experience of the use of clinical systems
• Demonstrate initiative to proactively problem solve with a solution focus
• Ability to use reflective practice, to continuously improve the standard of patient care
• The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a