NHS
Alcohol Liaison Nurse - Community
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Job Description
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- Registered Nurse Level 1 nursing qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Demonstrate evidence of postregistration education and professional updating to post graduate diploma level
- Advanced understanding of treatments relating to substance use
- RMN
- Nursing experience in nursing patients with alcohol misuse
- Proven Clinical Assessment Skills.
- Can demonstrate a record of achievement in developing clinical practice.
- Leadership skills in managing change in practice.
- Participation in audit and evaluation of a service.
- Effective role model/mentor.
- Awareness of national site specific.
- Evidence of developing multi-disciplinary protocols.
- Experience of service development .
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Registered Nurse Level 1 nursing qualification
- Teaching qualification
- Demonstrate evidence of postregistration education and professional updating to post graduate diploma level
- Advanced understanding of treatments relating to substance use
- RMN
- Nursing experience in nursing patients with alcohol misuse
- Proven Clinical Assessment Skills.
- Can demonstrate a record of achievement in developing clinical practice.
- Leadership skills in managing change in practice.
- Participation in audit and evaluation of a service.
- Effective role model/mentor.
- Awareness of national site specific.
- Evidence of developing multi-disciplinary protocols.
- Experience of service development .
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic individuals to join the Alcohol Liaison Nurse team.
This is a community based post that will involve linking in with Bronglais General Hospital
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse with an interest in alcohol misuse to join our clinical nurse specialist team. The successful applicant will need to have proven clinical skills and knowledge in this field. They should possess excellent communication skills and an ability to provide expert professional advice to support patients and their families throughout their journey. The successful candidate will be involved in working with patients who are change resistant drinkers who are not in contact with treatment services, but who have complex needs, in line with Alcohol Concern's Blue light Project.
The clinical nurse specialist (CNS) team works in close collaboration with the Gastroenterology Consultants and other Clinical Nurse Specialist within the hospital as well as working closely with the community Drug and alcohol and social care teams. Successful candidates will be expected to perform autonomously within the hospital and community environment, the role entails lone working.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speaker are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 7/5/25
Main duties of the job
Community practitioner providing nursing care to patients in the community setting. To work in collaboration with the Mental Health, Clinical and Nursing staff across the Primary and Secondary care sectors in the provision of highly specialised care to patients with Alcohol Misuse.To assist the Clinical Team in the delivery of any relevant aspect of patient care from diagnosis to discharge.
To provide assessment, advice, information and referral for individuals experiencing alcohol misuse problems in and from the general hospital setting.To promote health, prevent disease and promote independence wherever possible. Participate where required in the education of staff, patients and the public.
Works within agreed team protocols to accept direct referrals from Primary and Secondary Care Health/Social Care Professionals.To provide assessment, advice, information and referral for individuals experiencing alcohol misuse problems.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Date posted
16 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
100-NM123-0425
Job locations
Bronglais General Hospital
Caradog Road
Aberystwyth
SY23 1ER
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Language Skills
Desirable
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Language Skills
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Bronglais General Hospital
Caradog Road
Aberystwyth
SY23 1ER
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Bronglais General Hospital
Caradog Road
Aberystwyth
SY23 1ER
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.