Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated registered general nurse (RGN) or registered mental health nurse (RMN) to join the liaison team at Whipps Cross University Hospital as a Substance Misuse Liaison Nurse.The successful post holder will work across both adult and children's settings (Emergency Department, wards and clinics) to provide sound advice and treatment for patients with alcohol and drug related issues, its associated complexities and withdrawal management. They will also work closely with local authority and community drug and alcohol treatment services to ensure continuity of support.Through on-the-job training and active encouragement, the post-holder will ensure clinical staff working across adult and children's settings are aware of: alcohol and drug-related issues; the need to systematically screen all patients for alcohol and drug misuse; the effectiveness of appropriate brief interventions and the referral pathway for patients who require further specialist support.
In return, we will develop your skills, knowledge and experience with formal and on-the-job training
For Further Information regarding the role please contact -
Ghislaine Stephenson Associate Director of Nursing -ghislaine.stephenson@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will use their sound understanding of screening tools to assist in the identification of those drinking at 'increasing',' higher risk' and dependent levels of Alcohol or substance misuse. Through assessment, the use of agreed clinical tools, clinical knowledge and experience, they will also be able to identify those 'at risk' of withdrawal to ensure best management.The Substance Misuse Nurse Specialist will work in Emergency Department, clinics and wards and with other hospital teams to offer advice and treatment for patients on alcohol and substance related issues, its associated complexities and withdrawal management.The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of the management of Alcohol and drug withdrawal including complicated withdrawal, providing guidance and expertise on clinical management to other staff members both in practice and through training.
Undertaking comprehensive holistic assessment, the post holder will assess risk and plan care working in partnership with the wider multi-disciplinary team, both inward and outward facing to contribute to safe effective discharge. The co-ordination of referrals for on-going treatment and care is a key part of this role and an element of complex case management post discharge will be required.
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 both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
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 both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RMN post -registration experience
- Evidence of continuing personal development and post-registration training in the nursing care, assessment and treatment of patients with alcohol and substance misuse
Desirable
- Training in interventions with drugs and alcohol misuse
- Training and/or experience in psychosocial interventions (e.g. psychology/counselling/cognitive behaviour therapy or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Assessing risky health behaviour
- Experience with behaviour change programmes
- Experience working with young people with complex needs
- Experience working with a range of stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience of care delivery to patients with alcohol and/or substance disorders
- Knowledge of Patient Information Systems
- Hospital liaison experience
- Experience of teaching others
Knowledge
Essential
- Is aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to Drugs and Alcohol
- Knowledge of current and emerging policies and strategy, Alcohol and Drug care standards
- Alcohol screening tools
Desirable
- Sound clinical knowledge and understanding of current NHS policies and national alcohol issues/policies.
- Sound knowledge of alcohol withdrawal management
Skills
Essential
- Able to identify and escalate safeguarding concerns
Desirable
- Brief intervention skills Good verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Good interpersonal skills in order to communicate and negotiate effectively, both inside and outside the Trust
- Ability to work independently and to prioritise effectively
- Ability to work within a harm minimisation model
- Motivational Interviewing skills / Relapse Management skills
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- IT literate, use of Microsoft Word and skills in relation to reporting of clinical activity data
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN/RMN post -registration experience
- Evidence of continuing personal development and post-registration training in the nursing care, assessment and treatment of patients with alcohol and substance misuse
Desirable
- Training in interventions with drugs and alcohol misuse
- Training and/or experience in psychosocial interventions (e.g. psychology/counselling/cognitive behaviour therapy or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Assessing risky health behaviour
- Experience with behaviour change programmes
- Experience working with young people with complex needs
- Experience working with a range of stakeholders
Desirable
- Experience of care delivery to patients with alcohol and/or substance disorders
- Knowledge of Patient Information Systems
- Hospital liaison experience
- Experience of teaching others
Knowledge
Essential
- Is aware of how to identify and reduce risks with regards to Drugs and Alcohol
- Knowledge of current and emerging policies and strategy, Alcohol and Drug care standards
- Alcohol screening tools
Desirable
- Sound clinical knowledge and understanding of current NHS policies and national alcohol issues/policies.
- Sound knowledge of alcohol withdrawal management
Skills
Essential
- Able to identify and escalate safeguarding concerns
Desirable
- Brief intervention skills Good verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Good interpersonal skills in order to communicate and negotiate effectively, both inside and outside the Trust
- Ability to work independently and to prioritise effectively
- Ability to work within a harm minimisation model
- Motivational Interviewing skills / Relapse Management skills
- Able to build constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- IT literate, use of Microsoft Word and skills in relation to reporting of clinical activity data
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).
