CK018231 - Lead Alcohol Liaison Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is hiring a Lead Alcohol Liaison Nurse at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This permanent position involves supporting alcohol-related patient care, managing a team, and collaborating with various health services. The candidate must be a registered nurse with a focus on compassion and effective communication.

Benefits

Up to £8,000 relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with RGN or RMN qualification.
• Experience or genuine interest in addiction care.
• Excellent communication and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct person-centred assessments for patients with alcohol-related issues.
• Manage a team while working collaboratively with health professionals.
• Support and educate staff within an acute hospital setting.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Team Management

Education

Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN)

Job description

Lead Alcohol Liaison Nurse

Band 7 - 37 Hours per week

Permanent - ARI

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join the Alcohol Liaison Nursing team based at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The service provides a key link between hospital, community alcohol and drugs services, the third sector, and wider care providers. You will be responsible for person-centred, holistic assessment of patients presenting to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with alcohol-related issues within the NHS Grampian region. You will also participate in supporting and educating staff within the acute hospital setting.

We are looking for highly motivated, compassionate registered nurses with excellent communication skills from either an adult (RGN) or mental health (RMN) nursing background who have previous experience or a genuine interest in addiction care.

You will be responsible for managing a team, working with patients, carers, and other professionals/agencies in line with legislative frameworks, standards, and policies.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

For informal enquiries, please contact Pauline Dundas, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, Hepatology, at 01224 54757 or via email: [e-mail].

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information for Candidates

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• Note: If this position operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all associated costs.

NHS Grampian is one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland, serving over 500,000 residents in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray. We strive to foster a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values.