Main area Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract 18 months (Fixed term contract/Secondment) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri with rostered weekend working.) Job ref 388-7650584-PC&S
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 23/03/2026 23:59
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Alcohol Care Team
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
The alcohol care team is expanding and we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dedicated team.
Alcohol consumption is a key single modifiable driver of demand for acute health services. It accounts for up to 20% of emergency hospital admission, results in prolonged stays in hospital and sees patients frequently readmitted to hospital. Alcohol dependent patients often receive sub‑optimal care and can pose significant challenges for non‑specialist teams caring for them.
The aim of the Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Alcohol Care Team is to :
· Reduce avoidable alcohol related hospital admissions by reducing health risk among patients who are alcohol dependent.
· Reduce the length of stay for inpatients by improving the management of patients undergoing withdrawal treatments.
· Provide appropriate, timely, meaningful education and support for those individuals who are presenting with alcohol related problems and for health professionals who are providing care to this cohort of patients.
· Facilitate integrated alcohol related care across the patients’ journey.
· Provide / signpost psychosocial intervention to support dependent drinkers to sustain abstinence following discharge.
This is an 18 month fixed term/secondment opportunity
Main duties of the job
* · Deputise the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist in the management of the service.
* · Collect data for analysis and interpret in order to maintain the service in‑accordance with locally and nationally agreed parameters. Liaise with Public Health England, local CCG and NHSE/I.
* · Provide clinical expertise in the management of alcohol withdrawal programmes liaising with clinical colleagues within the team and to the wider organisation, under indirect supervision of the Clinical Lead.
* · To provide case identification, comprehensive alcohol assessments, specialist nursing and medical care planning, psychosocial interventions, and discharge planning.
* · Provide trust‑wide education in relation to alcohol related health disorders, advice and treatments to patients and professionals.
* · To develop and maintain excellent working relationships with the link Consultant, other specialist nurses such as the Liver team, social workers, allied health professionals, mental health services and the wider team.
* · To work within local trust policies and standards of practice, national policies and guidance, and NMC codes of practice.
* · To support the provision of a 7‑day service.
* · Deputise for the lead Clinical Nurse Specialist in attending meetings pertaining to the development / planning of the Alcohol Care Team in their absence.
Working for our organisation
This is an exciting opportunity to join and continue to develop a service within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.
The Alcohol Care Team works within a friendly and well‑established Gastroenterology Department that provides seamless multi‑speciality care, with an ethos in facilitating the right care, at the right time, in the right place.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
NMC registered Degree level qualification in Adult Nursing
Extensive experience in the management of
patients with alcohol related health concerns
IT literate, including data collection and interpretation
Dexterity to take part in the administration of medications through various routes
Communicating with a wide variety of people including patients, carers, medical staff and the public
Please see the attached Job Description for a detailed job description and a main responsibility proforma.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NMC registered Degree level qualification in Adult Nursing
* Teaching and assessing qualification
* Evidence of continuing personal / professional development
* Non‑medical prescribing qualification or the ability to undertake
* Post graduate study in alcohol related health
Knowledge
* Experience in the management of patients with alcohol related health concerns
* Experience of multi‑professional collaborative working
* Experience of giving psychosocial support to complex patients
* Broad understanding of healthcare provision together with an awareness and appreciation of current NHS and PHE policies and priorities in relation to alcohol care teams
* Participation in service development and implementation of change
* Experience of clinical auditing
* Experience of policy contribution
* Knowledge of budgets and resources
Skills
* IT literate, including data collection and interpretation
* Ability to undertake in depth alcohol related assessment. Devise and implement appropriate and safe care plans
* Able to analyse complex facts and situations
* Ability to work independently
* Evidence of innovation/change management
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high‑quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer‑friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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