Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working; specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
The Alcohol Care Team is looking for an enthusiastic nurse with a passion for supporting patients with alcohol‑related conditions who will contribute to the ongoing development of the service.
The Alcohol Care Team delivers a 7‑day specialist liaison service across the hospital, providing specialist advice and evidence‑based interventions for patients with alcohol‑related conditions.
You will support patients to access community services while working closely with referrers, multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
A key aspect of the role involves advocating for patients, ensuring their needs, preferences and voices are respected and central within care planning and decision‑making processes.
You will facilitate education and training for healthcare professionals, focusing on alcohol identification and screening, brief interventions, reducing stigma associated with alcohol use disorder and alcohol‑related harm and alcohol withdrawal.
The team is continuing to evolve to meet the standards set by the Alcohol Care Team Innovation and Optimisation Network (ACTION).
Applicants are encouraged to contact the team lead for an informal discussion to gain further insight into the role and service before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience – Essential Criteria
* Registered nurse on relevant part of the NMC register
* Degree qualification, 120 credits at L6 or possess an equivalent knowledge assessed through evidence of relevant specialist training, experience or portfolio
* Completion of all Band 5 (preceptorship) competencies
* Higher Education Institute approved course in supporting learners in practice or equivalent evidence demonstrating support to a range of learners and colleagues
* Extensive post‑registration experience within specialist area
* Knowledge of current issues within the acute health service
* Understanding of personal accountability
Desirable Criteria
* Counselling qualification
* Registered on MSc Pathway – completion of HTPA competencies
* Palliative care course
* IT training
* Change Management, clinical practice development
* Multidisciplinary team working
* Post‑registration qualification within area of speciality
Skills and Competencies – Essential Criteria
* Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
* Communication
* Critical thinking
* General IT skills
* Negotiation skills
* Organisational skills
* Time management
* Prioritisation
Trust Values – Essential Criteria
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
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