Alcohol Liaison Nurse
| Posting date: | 02 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £39,205.00 to £47,084.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £39205.00 - £47084.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2025 |
| Location: | Guildford, GU2 7XX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9384-25-0380 |
Summary
Supporting the ALN lead development of the Hospital Alcohol Liaison Service. Pro-actively identifying patients with harmful alcohol use. Working to reduce unplanned alcohol related admissions and attendances to the Hospital setting Supporting a patient throughout their hospital admission. Complete comprehensive assessment of patients alcohol use. Provide support for monitoring and guidance on treatment of patients experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome Proactive involvement in assessment and planning of care for patients identified for surgery/procedures who have alcohol dependence Liaise with and refer to community alcohol services locally and nationally. Be involved with MDT discussions involving a wide range of internal/ external community services to support care of complex and high intensity user patients. Identifying and supporting family/ friends and carers of patients with alcohol misuse Carry out staff training on identification and brief advice for patients with hazardous alcohol use and the trust guidelines on management and treatment of acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome and related complications.