Job summary
To act, alongside the Band 7 Alcohol Care Team Manager, as a day-to-day expert for the Alcohol Care Team, working in collaboration with the multidisciplinary professionals both within and outside the Trust.
To act as an expert practitioner demonstrating and applying advanced skills and knowledge in the management of alcohol misuse.
To work closely with the Alcohol Care Team Manager and with the multidisciplinary professionals both within and outside the Trust to develop evidence-based practice in the Alcohol Care Team and to maintain clinical excellence thus promoting the delivery of quality care.
To Assist in the development of specialist protocols and the design and delivery of robust educational interventions that promote best practice in the management of patients experiencing, or at risk of alcohol-related ill health.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
- To promote the screening of patients attending the ED or admitted to the Trust for alcohol-related ill health
- To support individual patient management and treatment plans within the Outpatients clinics and ward setting
- To contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical care pathways linking secondary care with (1) primary care (2) other community settings.
- To work closely with Band 7 Alcohol Care Team Manager to run independent nurse led clinics, providing education, information and support for patients experiencing, or at risk of, alcohol-related ill health and their families.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Work without direct supervision to maintain appropriate working relationships with both internal and external healthcare agencies e.g., community alcohol services and GP practices
- Use validated screening tools to identify levels of health risk in relation to patients alcohol use and offer appropriate intervention/referral when necessary.
- Admit and discharge patients from caseload in liaison with Band 7
- Assess patient needs and plan appropriate specialist nursing care in an appropriate environment, in agreement with the individual patient and in liaison with Band 7
- Document and maintain accurate records in line with Caldicott guidelines
- Act in support of colleagues as a resource to improve the management of problem and dependent drinkers.
- Collaborate in the provision of advice and support to other health care professionals and external agencies including Primary Care Services, including social care and housing.
- Perform venepuncture
- Perform baseline observations
- Develop skills to take accurate alcohol histories
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Work without direct supervision to maintain appropriate working relationships with both internal and external healthcare agencies e.g., community alcohol services and GP practices
- Use validated screening tools to identify levels of health risk in relation to patients alcohol use and offer appropriate intervention/referral when necessary.
- Admit and discharge patients from caseload in liaison with Band 7
- Assess patient needs and plan appropriate specialist nursing care in an appropriate environment, in agreement with the individual patient and in liaison with Band 7
- Document and maintain accurate records in line with Caldicott guidelines
- Act in support of colleagues as a resource to improve the management of problem and dependent drinkers.
- Collaborate in the provision of advice and support to other health care professionals and external agencies including Primary Care Services, including social care and housing.
- Perform venepuncture
- Perform baseline observations
- Develop skills to take accurate alcohol histories
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
