Job summary
Previous applicants please do not apply. Although this position is a 29 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 29 months. We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Nurse to join the new Alcohol Care Team at Newham Hospital. In this role, you will contribute to delivering a comprehensive treatment service for adult patients with alcohol use disorders and dependence.
Main duties of the job
- Assess, plan and implement care for alcohol dependent patients with complex needs, escalating necessary adjustments to the appropriate senior members of staff.
- Identify patients at high risk from their alcohol use using the AUDIT assessment and take appropriate action in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions, including motivational interviewing and withdrawal management, to support patients in reducing alcohol-related harm.
- Educate patients and families about healthy lifestyles and managing risks to health and well-being.
- Ensure accurate, up-to-date documentation using electronic health records and maintain compliance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Staff already internal to the Trust wishing to do a secondment within the Trust can apply.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For bothdocuments, please view the attachment/s.
Previous applicants please do not apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For bothdocuments, please view the attachment/s.
Previous applicants please do not apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse/mental health nurse
- Course undertaken relating to interventions in alcohol misuse
Desirable
- Relevant addiction experience /experience in delivering psychosocial interventions with patients
- Non-medical prescribing qualification (e.g. V300)
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current and emerging policies and strategies relating to alcohol care standards
- Awareness of how to identify and reduce risks of alcohol-related harm
Skills
Essential
- Teaching & Education
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively.
- Can show a non-judgemental approach to patient care
- Demonstrate skills in management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Ability to risk assess the impact of alcohol misuse on an individual's family and other close contacts
- Ability to monitor the quality of own work and others
Communciation
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide support to team members
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he comes into contact, with dignity and respect
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Other
Essential
- Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse/mental health nurse
- Course undertaken relating to interventions in alcohol misuse
Desirable
- Relevant addiction experience /experience in delivering psychosocial interventions with patients
- Non-medical prescribing qualification (e.g. V300)
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current and emerging policies and strategies relating to alcohol care standards
- Awareness of how to identify and reduce risks of alcohol-related harm
Skills
Essential
- Teaching & Education
- Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively.
- Can show a non-judgemental approach to patient care
- Demonstrate skills in management of alcohol withdrawal syndrome
- Ability to risk assess the impact of alcohol misuse on an individual's family and other close contacts
- Ability to monitor the quality of own work and others
Communciation
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and provide support to team members
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures.
- Ability to treat everyone with whom s/he comes into contact, with dignity and respect
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
Other
Essential
- Can prove a basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
- Acts in a way that is consistent with legislation, policies and procedures and abide by the Trust Health and Safety policies
- Ability to identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others
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).
