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Drug and Alcohol Hospital Liason Practitioner
| Posting date: | 20 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 January 2025 |
| Location: | Bedford, MK40 2RT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9363-25-0051 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities: Drug and Alcohol Hospital liaison Practitioner 1. Patient Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with drug and alcohol-related issues across acute hospital settings (A&E, inpatient, and outpatient). Develop individualised care plans based on assessment findings, considering the physical, psychological, and social aspects of substance misuse. Monitor and manage patients experiencing alcohol or drug withdrawal, overdose, or acute intoxication, ensuring safe and appropriate interventions. 2. Autonomous Clinical Decision-Making: Make clinical decisions related to the care and treatment of individuals with substance use disorders, working independently when necessary and escalating to senior medical staff as appropriate. Recommend and administer medications for detoxification, withdrawal management, and overdose reversal, ensuring safe practices in line with hospital protocols. 3. Trauma-Informed Care: Deliver care in a compassionate, trauma-informed manner, recognising the complex relationship between addiction and past trauma, and adapting approaches to suit individual patient needs. Provide psychological support and advocate for patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected throughout the care process. 4. Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams: Work closely with other hospital departments, including medical, nursing, mental health, and social care teams, to coordinate comprehensive care plans. Participate in ward rounds and case discussions, sharing expertise on addiction and drug/alcohol-related conditions to inform patient care strategies. 5. Partnership with Community Services: Engage with community drug and alcohol services to ensure a smooth transition for patients from hospital care to community-based support, including rehabilitation and aftercare services. Facilitate referrals to relevant external services, including counseling, outpatient clinics, and long-term addiction treatment programs. 6. Patient Advocacy: Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their rights and preferences are respected, and that they are informed and involved in decisions about their care. Provide support for patients to navigate the healthcare system, including addressing concerns about stigma or discrimination related to substance misuse. 7. Education and Training: Provide training and mentorship to junior nursing staff and other healthcare professionals, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to recognize and support patients with substance use disorders. Educate patients and their families about the effects of drugs and alcohol, treatment options, and pathways to recovery. 8. Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, care plans, progress notes, and outcomes in line with legal and professional standards. Ensure that patient records are updated regularly to reflect any changes in treatment or care. 9. Quality Improvement and Best Practice: Stay updated with the latest research and evidence-based practices in drug and alcohol treatment, and integrate this knowledge into clinical practice. Contribute to audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement initiatives related to drug and alcohol services within the hospital setting.