About the role
Salary: £39959.00 to £48117.00
Anexciting permanent position has arisen for a Band 6 Hepatology Nurse Specialist with this role focusing on Alcohol and Substance Misuse .This is a unique opportunity for personal and professional development enhancing knowledge and clinical skills both in the trust and the community in the arena of addiciton.
This role provides support to patients and their family and loved ones at an often distressing time . It involves the assessment , management and treatment of both alcohol and drug withdrawal, with highest priority given to safe care and liaising with out community partners . Acknowledgement must be given that this work encompasses a high level of both adult and children's safe-guarding.
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust define a nurse specialist as a qualified nurse where the primary purpose of role is to provide guidance and support based on advanced level knowledge to patients, carers and health professionals concerning a specific disease/condition.