Alcohol Specialist Nurse - Alcohol Care Team

NHS

  • Manchester
  • £38,682-46,580 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Alcohol Care Team, based at MFT ( Wythenshawe, MRI, NMGH ) . The role will predominantly be based at Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) with a cross site work at predominantly to NMGH site in a full-time role for a permanent post.The Alcohol Care Team (ACT) consists of a small team of specialist nurses, working across all wards and department of MFT. The core service hours is Monday to Friday 08:00-1600. You will be expected to be able to work autonomously within this small team, and in partnership with the wider MDT.The team provides clinical expertise and knowledge relating to the identification, assessment, treatment, and management of patients attending or admitted to MFT with Alcohol-use Disorders or alcohol related harm.The successful applicant should be highly motivated in working with this patient group and have an interest in developing their skills further in thisspecialized field. They should be able to work as an independent practitioner and have excellent communication and time management skills. They will work with the team to improve quality of care and development of the service. The ability to be able to deliver teaching and training sessions to colleagues is also an important part of the role.. The role will require to offer some support for occasional dual visits with the Supportive Outreach Team of ACT.Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant should be highly motivated in working with this patient group and have an interest in developing their skills further in thisspecialized field. They should be able to work as an independent practitioner and have excellent communication and time management skills. They will work with the team to improve quality of care and development of the service. The ability to be able to deliver teaching and training sessions to colleagues is also an important part of the role.About usMFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.DetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum, Pro RataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number349-WTWA-7421000*Job locationsMFTManchesterM13 9WLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you! Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationEssential and Desirable Criteria for evaluation of candidateEssential
  • 1st Level Degree Registered Nurse/ RMN
  • 1st Level degree in related area or working towards
  • Evidence of continuing professional development /qualification with regards to area of specialism
  • Experience of working independently
  • Experience of caring for individuals with Alcohol use Disorders
  • Experience of assessing service users' needs and working in partnership with them and other services to set and monitor goals
  • Competent in caring for patients with complex health care needs due to Alcohol Dependency
  • Skilled in excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload, seeking support when necessary
  • Confidence and ability to participate in relevant meetings
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Up to date knowledge of advances in management of patients with Alcohol-use Disorders
  • Impact of alcohol misuse on individuals and carers
  • Knowledge of policies & procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing and safeguarding
  • Professional attitude and approach,Enthusiastic, motivated and reliabl
  • Ability to work as part of the MDT,Flexible to the needs of the service and ability to work across the foot-print of MFT and the wider community settings
  • Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism
  • Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance and its application to specialist nurse roles
  • Well developed IT skills
  • Audit Skills
Desirable
  • Motivational Interviewing training
  • Teaching & assessing qualification, Leadership Course
  • Experience of working inn acute/ community settings
  • Experience of leading on project work that has contributed to service development
  • Experience of research and development
  • Knowledge of alcohol NICE guidelines
  • Knowledge of CQUINs
Person SpecificationEssential and Desirable Criteria for evaluation of candidateEssential
  • 1st Level Degree Registered Nurse/ RMN
  • 1st Level degree in related area or working towards
  • Evidence of continuing professional development /qualification with regards to area of specialism
  • Experience of working independently
  • Experience of caring for individuals with Alcohol use Disorders
  • Experience of assessing service users' needs and working in partnership with them and other services to set and monitor goals
  • Competent in caring for patients with complex health care needs due to Alcohol Dependency
  • Skilled in excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload, seeking support when necessary
  • Confidence and ability to participate in relevant meetings
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Up to date knowledge of advances in management of patients with Alcohol-use Disorders
  • Impact of alcohol misuse on individuals and carers
  • Knowledge of policies & procedures in relation to confidentiality, information sharing and safeguarding
  • Professional attitude and approach,Enthusiastic, motivated and reliabl
  • Ability to work as part of the MDT,Flexible to the needs of the service and ability to work across the foot-print of MFT and the wider community settings
  • Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism
  • Comprehensive understanding of clinical governance and its application to specialist nurse roles
  • Well developed IT skills
  • Audit Skills
Desirable
  • Motivational Interviewing training
  • Teaching & assessing qualification, Leadership Course
  • Experience of working inn acute/ community settings
  • Experience of leading on project work that has contributed to service development
  • Experience of research and development
  • Knowledge of alcohol NICE guidelines
  • Knowledge of CQUINs

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