Lead Alcohol Care Team Nurse Visa Sponsorship Uk

Job Description

Are you a qualified Registered Nurse or Mental Health Nurse seeking a new opportunity in your nursing career? We are offering an exciting position with visa sponsorship available for the right candidate.

We are looking for a skilled nurse to lead our Alcohol Care Team at Musgrove Park Hospital. In this role, you will be joining a small but dedicated team of 2 other Specialist Nurses, helping provide a specialized service to patients across the entire hospital. The team works closely with Hepatology and PLT under the umbrella of Gastroenterology and is part of a wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

The service we offer is still evolving, and we are embracing how it is adapting and growing. If you are passionate about this aspect of nursing and looking for a leadership and management role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You will collaborate with the MDT to help expand and develop the service.

To be successful in this role, you must have strong communication skills, a team-focused approach, and the ability to provide high standards of care with the support of your team.

If this opportunity interests you, please reach out to us to arrange an informal visit or chat.

Key Responsibilities:

Day-to-day management of the Alcohol Care Team service.

Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, families, and carers during all stages of treatment and follow-up care.

Assess patients referred from the Emergency Department and inpatient wards, offering expert advice and referrals to community substance misuse services.

Advise on the monitoring and management of alcohol withdrawal during patient admissions.

Communicate and make clinically safe decisions regarding patient care in complex situations.

Offer a screening and brief intervention service for patients requiring intervention for harmful drinking.

Work proactively to identify patients within acute wards for early intervention, focusing on areas like the ED, acute medical unit, and surgical admissions unit.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, external colleagues, and alcohol liaison service users.

Liaise with colleagues across the Trust and relevant management teams.

See the full Job Description for further details.

About Us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we are dedicated to supporting our employees with a range of benefits to enhance your professional and personal life, including:

Flexible working options to support work-life balance

NHS pension scheme for long-term security

Generous annual leave to relax and recharge

Focused career development to help you achieve your potential

Access to a Blue Light Card, offering exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks

We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset is the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, beautiful natural landscapes, and stunning coastlines. Vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter are nearby, with London only two hours away. The region also offers excellent educational facilities and affordable housing, making it a great place to grow your career and life.

Somerset truly offers something for everyone — from peaceful countryside living to cosmopolitan city life.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

1st level Registered Nurse/Mental Health Nurse

Current NMC registration

Willingness to undertake degree-level studies in a relevant field

Mentoring qualification or equivalent experience

Minimum 2 years of experience at Band 6 or above

Desirable:

Health Promotion Course or understanding of health promotion and harm reduction

Experience:

Experience working with patients with substance misuse

Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Understanding of local and national substance misuse policies

Ability to manage complex care scenarios

Additional Criteria:

Time management and delegation skills

Confidence in supervising and teaching staff

Strong prioritization and workload management skills

Disclosure & Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to a DBS check, as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship:
We welcome applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

If you would like to apply or have any questions, contact:

Nicola Cole
nicola.cole@somersetft.nhs.uk
01823 342584