Drug & Alcohol Nurse Specialist

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Alcohol & Substances Specialist Nurse to lead expert care for patients with complex substance use issues in an acute hospital setting in Rochdale.

You will assess needs, develop tailored care plans, deliver hospital-to-home detoxification, and contribute to clinical governance and service improvement, while supporting partnerships and pathways to community services.

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with expertise in substance misuse.
• Experience in assessing and managing patients with complex needs.
• Strong clinical governance and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop and monitor personalised care plans for substance use.
• Provide hospital-to-home detoxification and treatment guidance.
• Contribute to service governance and staff training.

Skills

Specialist nurse

Substance misuse

Clinical governance

Assertive outreach

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• An opportunity to deliver and influence specialist alcohol and drug services

A collaborative, supportive environment focused on improving patient outcomes and reducing harm
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.

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