About the role
Salary: £49387.00 to £56515.00
Previous applicants need not apply
Lead and develop the Integrated Addiction Service
- Manage and supervise the alcohol practitioner team
- Plan staffing and ensure effective use of resources
- Develop policies, protocols, and clinical pathways
- Run nurse-led clinics (e.g. Fibroscanning)
- Assess, plan, and deliver care for patients with alcohol-related illness
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across the Trust
- Liaise with community alcohol services and make referrals
- Build effective internal and external professional networks
- Identify staff training needs and deliver education programmes
- Act as a clinical role model and mentor
- Conduct clinical audits and monitor service performance
- Use evidence and feedback to improve services
- Support research and best practice in alcohol care
- Ensure compliance with legal, professional, and safeguarding standards
- Support patients and families with complex needs
- Aim to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions
The Addiction Lead Nurse leads and develops the Trusts Integrated Addiction Service, managing a team of practitioners and delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for patients with substance-related conditions. The role includes running nurse-led clinics, assessing and managing patient care, and supporting safe withdrawal practices. Key duties involve collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, liaison with community services, and development of clinical pathways to reduce hospital admissions. The post holder provides staff training, conducts audits, and drives service improvement. Additional responsibilities include safeguarding vulnerable adults, non-medical prescribing, and ensuring compliance with professional, legal, and organisational standards while promoting patient-centred care.