Alcohol Practitioner

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a full time Band 4 Alcohol Practitioner to join our exciting new Alcohol Care Team based at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, but with the hope of the development of the team across both Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital NHS Trust sites.

The Alcohol Practitioner will be an integral member of the Alcohol Care Team, which provides care and treatment for patients with alcohol misuse issues in a hospital environment.

The Alcohol Practitioner will be flexible to meet the needs of the team and will demonstrate knowledge, expertise and passion in working within the speciality of alcohol misuse.

Main duties of the job

o To develop therapeutic relationships with clients.

o To have knowledge of the impact excessive alcohol consumption has on physical health, mental health and social issues and to use this knowledge to fully assess patients.

o To provide brief interventions, psychosocial interventions and motivational interviewing as appropriate.

o To screen patients to identify those at risk from alcohol related health and social problems and those whose health is being damaged by alcohol.

About us

The Alcohol Liaison team will have a close working relationship with the gastroenterology/Hepatology Department, Mental Health Liaison Team and Community Support Services, and be supported by a Band 7 Team Lead Nurse and Medical Clinical Lead.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a developing and much needed service within our Hospital.

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

223-TAP-150-A

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6TF

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSE's or equivalent
NVQ 3 or equivalent

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Experience of working as part of a team
Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office

Desirable

Experience of working within Acute Hospital setting
Experience of working with people who are experiencing alcohol dependency issues in community or hospital setting.
Experience of working with people experiencing Alcohol withdrawal.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSE's or equivalent
NVQ 3 or equivalent

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Experience of working as part of a team
Knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office

Desirable

Experience of working within Acute Hospital setting
Experience of working with people who are experiencing alcohol dependency issues in community or hospital setting.
Experience of working with people experiencing Alcohol withdrawal.

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

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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).

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