James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Alcohol Practitioner

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Job summary

The Alcohol Practitioner will be an integral member of the Alcohol Care Team, which provides care and treatment for patients with alcohol misuse issues in a hospital environment. Working closely with the Alcohol Care Team, the Alcohol Practitioner will assess the needs of the individual patient and deliver appropriate psychosocial interventions. The Alcohol Practitioner will provide training to employees on screening and brief interventions and support the Alcohol CareTeam in developing and delivering education to Trust employees in the speciality of alcohol misuse. The Alcohol Practitioner will be responsible for managing a caseload of individual patients who are not engaging in the community but continue to come to hospital.

The Alcohol Practitioner will be flexible to meet the needs of the team and will demonstrate knowledge, expertise and passion in working within the speciality of alcohol

misuse. The assessments will be undertaken under the direct supervision of the Lead

Main duties of the job

To support other members in the Alcohol Team in the care and management of intoxicated patients and patients in acute alcohol withdrawal.

To make accurate assessments of the risk patients pose to themselves and others and take necessary action within Trust safeguarding guidelines.

To educate patients and their families on alcohol related harms and deliver brief advice.

To provide training to Trust staff on screening and brief interventions, and to assist the Alcohol Team in developing and delivering education programmes.

To make appropriate referrals into community services.

To adhere to the Trust equality, diversity and inclusion policy.

To have the ability to be flexible and to manage your workload effectively. To demonstrate an ability to work under pressure.

About us

An exiting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Alcohol care team. We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Date posted

03 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year Dependent of experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-6867235

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth, Gorleston on Sea

NR316LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To develop therapeutic relationships with clients.

To have knowledge of the impact excessive alcohol consumption has on physical health, mental health and social issues and to use this knowledge to fully assess patients.

To provide brief interventions, psychosocial interventions and motivational interviewing as appropriate.

To screen patients to identify those at risk from alcohol related health and social problems and those whose health is being damaged by alcohol.

To undertake individual case management to provide immediate and on-going support to those patients who are unsuitable or unwilling to engage in community services.

To attend multidisciplinary meetings to discuss referrals, frequent attendees or patients in treatment.

To develop strong professional relationships with colleagues, Trust employees, Trust volunteers and staff from external agencies.

To support friends and families who are struggling to cope with a loved ones alcohol misuse.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To develop therapeutic relationships with clients.

To have knowledge of the impact excessive alcohol consumption has on physical health, mental health and social issues and to use this knowledge to fully assess patients.

To provide brief interventions, psychosocial interventions and motivational interviewing as appropriate.

To screen patients to identify those at risk from alcohol related health and social problems and those whose health is being damaged by alcohol.

To undertake individual case management to provide immediate and on-going support to those patients who are unsuitable or unwilling to engage in community services.

To attend multidisciplinary meetings to discuss referrals, frequent attendees or patients in treatment.

To develop strong professional relationships with colleagues, Trust employees, Trust volunteers and staff from external agencies.

To support friends and families who are struggling to cope with a loved ones alcohol misuse.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Previous experience

Desirable

Experience within Alcohol Care Team will be desirable

Evidents of experience and continues professional developing

Essential

Relevant courses for Alcohol Care Team

Desirable

Relevant experience in the Alcohol care team

Awarness of Alcohol care

Essential

Alcohol Care experience

Desirable

Alcohol Care experience and courses

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Previous experience

Desirable

Experience within Alcohol Care Team will be desirable

Evidents of experience and continues professional developing

Essential

Relevant courses for Alcohol Care Team

Desirable

Relevant experience in the Alcohol care team

Awarness of Alcohol care

Essential

Alcohol Care experience

Desirable

Alcohol Care experience and courses

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth, Gorleston on Sea

NR316LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Great Yarmouth, Gorleston on Sea

NR316LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)