Community Alcohol Detox Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced qualified nurse to join the Community Addictions Unit working within the Alcohol Team.

The post will encompass both the provision and application of Community Alcohol Detox procedures and key working responsibilities.

The suitable candidate would be required to, manage, monitor and support individuals through the process of medically assisted detox from alcohol within their own homes.

The role would also involve key working responsibilities for a small caseload of individuals with a diagnosis of alcohol dependency, This will involve assessment, care planning and treatment incorporating pharmaceutical and psychosocial intervention to support recovery.

Due to the community based nature of this position, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job will include: -

Taking responsibility for the application of medically assisted alcohol detox procedures within the clients home through health monitoring and medication administration and risk management.

Managinga small caseload of individuals with a diagnosis of alcohol dependency.

Conducting detailed biopsychosocial clinical assessments.

Incorporating patient centred care approaches to care planning and treatment pathways.

Apply brief intervention to support change.

Work from a context of harm reduction principles.

Liaison with a wide range of professionals to reduce risk and promote recovery.Providing supervision and support to junior staff and keyworker assistants.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.