Job summary The Alcohol Lead Nurse will be responsible for the management and development of the Trust's Integrated Alcohol Service and this will include supervision of a team of alcohol practitioners employed within the Trust. The Alcohol Lead Nurse will be a professional role model; advancing evidence based clinical practice in the area of alcohol dependency and misuse, working closely with the existing Clinical team. to promote the multi-disciplinary team approach with colleagues involved in the management and prevention of the physical and psychosocial adverse consequences of alcohol misuse.In liaison with other clinical colleagues and supported by an administrator, the post holder will develop protocols and educational tools to ensure appropriate referral to existing Trust and community-based alcohol services, with a focus on avoiding unnecessary hospital admission and will organise appropriate monitoring and audits of compliance, performance and outcome of standards compatible with best practice. The post holder will promote and maintain high professional and organisational standards, providing an exemplary, evidence based, integrated alcohol services for service users and their families. In collaboration with other team members the post holder will deliver efficient use of facilities, manpower and other resources. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to ensure that service needs are met. Main duties of the job Demonstrate detailed knowledge of and previous experience in the assessment and management of those with acute alcohol intoxication and withdrawal and the physical, psychological and social complications of alcohol misuse and dependency. Possess the knowledge, skills and experience to undertake alcohol nurse-led assessments at Specialist Practitioner level. Working under the advice and direction of the Clinical Lead, plan, implement and evaluate specialist clinical service provision for patients with alcohol related health issues. Understand the needs of families of individuals with alcohol-related ill health. Provide, at Specialist Practitioner level, to the Consultant-led clinical teams on wards and the Emergency Departments. Ensure patients are referred to and from appropriate professionals within the multi-disciplinary team. Identify the need for appropriate referral to alcohol services within and outside the Trust and coordinate these referrals in an accountable, auditable way. Effectively liaise with Alcohol and Public Health Partners in community teams and community-based substance misuse services. Communicate sensitive, related information to patients and relatives. Provide ongoing education, support, and reassurance regarding alcohol-related adverse health effects. Coordinate complex planning issues between specialities when alcohol-dependent or alcohol-misusing patients require input from different clinical teams. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts. At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards. We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool" Date posted 15 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 345-MED7056488 Job locations north tees hardwick road stockton on tees TS198PE Job description Job responsibilities Education/ProfessionalPromote the active involvement of all nursing staff\team members in local and Trust wide research and auditMaintain a good knowledge of emerging policies from Government Departments and current research studiesMaintain awareness of current advances and changes in clinical practice and care through local and national networkingPromote Clinical Supervision and reflective practice within nursing staff and team membersCo-ordinate Research and Development projects, delegating as appropriateContribute to short, medium and long term business plans, achieving quality outcomesCreate an environment in which individuals take ownership for their professional developmentPromote and maintain a learning environment through participating in and developing educational programmes for team members, staff and service usersPromote a culture to deliver evidence based practice by encouraging nursing research/auditProvide health education and health promotion to clients, either individually or in groupsTeach and assess team members, other employees, and students by acting as a mentor and by the use of competency framework toolsBe aware of and maintain professional standards of conduct, taking action if others do not meet the required standard Take responsibility for own professional development by maintaining existing skills and developing new ones relevant to specific professional practice Recognise the development needs of less experienced staff, take appropriate action and maintain and monitor any training plans4. PersonalMaintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training. Participate in review of own performance regularly and development of personal development plan at least every 12 monthsTake responsibility for own actionsAdhere to professional, organisational and Trust standards/policies at all timesRecognise own personal strengths and weaknesses and identify appropriate strategies to enhance the strengths and overcome or minimise the weaknessesApply effective personal effectiveness skills in terms of time management, prioritisation, resource management, self-motivation and team work Job description Job responsibilities Education/ProfessionalPromote the active involvement of all nursing staff\team members in local and Trust wide research and auditMaintain a good knowledge of emerging policies from Government Departments and current research studiesMaintain awareness of current advances and changes in clinical practice and care through local and national networkingPromote Clinical Supervision and reflective practice within nursing staff and team membersCo-ordinate Research and Development projects, delegating as appropriateContribute to short, medium and long term business plans, achieving quality outcomesCreate an environment in which individuals take ownership for their professional developmentPromote and maintain a learning environment through participating in and developing educational programmes for team members, staff and service usersPromote a culture to deliver evidence based practice by encouraging nursing research/auditProvide health education and health promotion to clients, either individually or in groupsTeach and assess team members, other employees, and students by acting as a mentor and by the use of competency framework toolsBe aware of and maintain professional standards of conduct, taking action if others do not meet the required standard Take responsibility for own professional development by maintaining existing skills and developing new ones relevant to specific professional practice Recognise the development needs of less experienced staff, take appropriate action and maintain and monitor any training plans4. PersonalMaintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training. Participate in review of own performance regularly and development of personal development plan at least every 12 monthsTake responsibility for own actionsAdhere to professional, organisational and Trust standards/policies at all timesRecognise own personal strengths and weaknesses and identify appropriate strategies to enhance the strengths and overcome or minimise the weaknessesApply effective personal effectiveness skills in terms of time management, prioritisation, resource management, self-motivation and team work Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC qualification degree or masters in leadership teaching qualification Desirable working towards leadership or master in leadership / other leadership qualification expereience Essential experience with gastroenterology care (substance misuses or alcohol care) management and leadership experience Desirable acute medical or emergency care experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC qualification degree or masters in leadership teaching qualification Desirable working towards leadership or master in leadership / other leadership qualification expereience Essential experience with gastroenterology care (substance misuses or alcohol care) management and leadership experience Desirable acute medical or emergency care experience 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). 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. 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 North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Address north tees hardwick road stockton on tees TS198PE Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)