Hepatology CNS: Alcohol & Substance Misuse Specialist

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Hepatology Nurse Specialist focusing on Alcohol and Substance Misuse. The role delivers direct patient care in the Acute Trust and with community partners, with opportunities for development including Non-Medical Prescribing.

You will contribute to safeguarding, participate in staff education programmes, and support student placements, working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team to advance care in this expanding

Qualifications

• Assessment, management and treatment of withdrawal in alcohol and drug scenarios.
• Delivery of staff education programmes across the organisation.
• Support for student education and Spoke placements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients in acute and community settings.
• Liaise with community partners to coordinate care.
• Support safeguarding processes and family involvement.

Skills

Hepatology nursing

Alcohol & substance misuse care

Non-medical prescribing

Safeguarding (adults & children)

Education & training delivery

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Hepatology Nurse Specialist focusing on Alcohol and Substance Misuse. The role delivers direct patient care in the Acute Trust and with community partners, with opportunities for development including Non-Medical Prescribing.

You will contribute to safeguarding, participate in staff education programmes, and support student placements, working as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team to advance care in this expanding