The alcohol care team (ACT) is a comprehensive 7-day service funded as the region’s early implementer site, part of the NHS long term plan.  

The successful candidate will work as a clinical nurse specialist within the alcohol care team across key areas of the hospital including hepatology, gastroenterology, & acute medical unit (AMU). 

Encouraging patients to engage with alcohol treatment whilst in hospital and linking patients into community services in preparation for discharge.

The post holder will deliver training to health care professionals in various settings about identification and brief advice, alcohol awareness and the physical effects of alcohol and alcohol withdrawal.

As a member of the alcohol care team you will provide a liaison service to teams across UHS for some of the most complex and vulnerable patients who have often experienced significant levels of trauma and have complex social situations as well as comorbid physical and mental health conditions.

The alcohol care team are seeking to develop to meet the ACTION standards.

All applicants are advised to make contact with us for an informal discussion to learn more about the service and the role prior to submitting an application.