Junior Sister/Charge Nurse- Alcohol Liaison Service

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Nurse to join the Alcohol Care Team at Newham Hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with adult patients facing alcohol use disorders, providing comprehensive treatment and support. You will assess complex needs, deliver evidence-based interventions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. This position promises a fulfilling career path within a supportive environment that values excellence and innovation in healthcare. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant training in alcohol misuse interventions is essential.
• Experience in addiction or psychosocial interventions is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement care for alcohol-dependent patients with complex needs.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions and educate patients about healthy lifestyles.

Skills

Teaching and educational skills

Effective prioritisation of clinical work

Non-judgemental patient care approach

Management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome

Risk assessment skills regarding alcohol misuse impacts

Monitoring work quality

Teamwork and support skills

Effective communication with patients and colleagues

Education

Relevant training in alcohol misuse interventions

Experience in addiction or delivering psychosocial interventions

Job description

Job overview

Previous applicants please do not apply.

This position is a 29-month fixed-term contract, with the actual duration adjusted based on the hiring process and pre-employment checks. The contract begins upon the start date and may be slightly shorter than 29 months.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Nurse to join the new Alcohol Care Team at Newham Hospital. You will contribute to providing comprehensive treatment for adult patients with alcohol use disorders and dependence.

Main duties of the job

1. Assess, plan, and implement care for alcohol-dependent patients with complex needs, escalating to senior staff as necessary.
2. Identify high-risk patients using the AUDIT assessment and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for appropriate action.
3. Deliver evidence-based interventions, including motivational interviewing and withdrawal management.
4. Educate patients and families about healthy lifestyles and risk management.
5. Maintain accurate documentation using electronic health records, ensuring compliance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Staff already within the Trust seeking a secondment can apply.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK, committed to excellence and innovation. We aim to provide safe, high-quality, harm-free care and to be an outstanding place to work, guided by our WeCare values and promoting an inclusive environment.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Relevant training in alcohol misuse interventions
• Experience in addiction or delivering psychosocial interventions

Knowledge

• Understanding of current policies related to alcohol care standards
• Knowledge of risk reduction for alcohol-related harm

Skills

• Teaching and educational skills
• Effective prioritisation of clinical work
• Non-judgemental patient care approach
• Management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome
• Risk assessment skills regarding alcohol misuse impacts
• Monitoring work quality
• Teamwork and support skills
• Effective communication with patients and colleagues

Other

• Basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
• Ability to perform duties with aids and adaptations
• Compliance with legislation, policies, and safety procedures
• Risk assessment capabilities