Job summary
The Alcohol Care Team (ACT) consists of a team of specialist nurses, working across all wards and departments covering Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary and North Manchester General Hospital.
The service operates Monday to Friday 8am-6pm and potential Saturday 8am-4pm. Shifts will be rostered within these working hours.
You will be expected to be able to work autonomously within this small team, and in partnership with the wider MFT Alcohol Care Teams, Multi-disciplinary Teams, and Community Substance Misuse Services. The team provides clinical expertise and knowledge relating to the identification, assessment, treatment, and management of patients attending or admitted to MRI with Alcohol-use Disorders or alcohol related harm.
The successful applicant should be highly motivated in working with this patient group and have an interest in developing their skills further in this specialised field. They should be able to work as an independent practitioner and have excellent communication and time management skills. They will work with the team to improve quality of care and development of the service.
The ability to be able to deliver teaching and training sessions to colleagues is also an important part of the role.
The roles will require flexible working across Wythenshawe and MRI , however you will have a main base of work.
The funding stream for this role is GMMH.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant should be highly motivated in working with this patient group and have an interest in developing their skills further in this specialised field. They should be able to work as an independent practitioner and have excellent communication and time management skills. They will work with the team to improve quality of care and development of the service.
The ability to be able to deliver teaching and training sessions to colleagues is also an important part of the role.
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
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Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- 1st Level registered nurse (RMN or RGN)
- 1st Level degree in related area or working towards
- Evidence of continuing personal development /revalidation and post registration training in nursing care assessment and treatment with substance misuse clients
Desirable
- Leadership course
- Motivational Interviewing training
- ENB 998 Teaching and assessing in clinical practice ( or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring for patients with Alcohol-use Disorders
- Experience of assessing service users' needs and working in partnership with them and other services to set and monitor goals
- Experience in assessing and reviewing care plans and organising packages of care
- Experience of maintaining quality standards in ones work
- experience of working independently and as part of a team
- participation in audit
- training other healthcare professionals
Desirable
- experience of working in alcohol services acute
- Experience of leading on project work that has contributed to service development
Skills
Essential
- Competent in caring for patients with complex health care needs due to Alcohol Dependency
- Skilled in verbal and written communication
- Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own workload, seeking support when necessary
- Teaching/training/presentation skills
- Confidence and ability to participate in relevant meetings
- Audit Skills
- Research Awareness
- Well developed IT skills
- Leadership
- Time management and organization skills
Desirable
- Experience of research and development
- support in contributing to updating guidelines /policies within specialsit area
- Fibroscan Training
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of advances in management of Alcohol use disorders
- Knowledge of management of alcohol withdrawals
- Evidence of ongoing training and practices in the field of substance misuse and public health prevention
- Knowledge and understanding of legislations pertaining to mental health, substance misuse and related fields of interest
- comprehensive understanding of clinical governance and its application to specialist nursing role
- Impact of alcohol misuse on individuals and carers
Desirable
- Knowledge of alcohol NICE guidelines
- Knowledge of CQUINs
- Knowledge in practising safeguarding policies and procedures
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate personal resilience during periods of stress and challenging working conditions
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to work in partnership with other agencies
- Ability to treat service users with respect and dignity at all times, adopting a culturally sensitive approach, which considers the needs of the whole person
- Able to constructive relationships with warmth and empathy, using good communication skills
- flexible to need of service
- professional attitude and approach
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.
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Employer details
Employer name
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
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Manchester
M23 9LT
United Kingdom
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