Main area Alcohol specialist Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours
- Full time
- Part time
37.5 hours per week (Full and Part Time hours available) Job ref 387-MED9017-GB-A
Employer University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bristol Royal Infirmary & Weston General Hospital Town Bristol & Weston Salary £49,387 – £56,515 per annum, pro rata for part time roles Salary period Yearly Closing 09/06/2026 23:59
Alcohol Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 7
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University of Bristol and Weston Hospital Trust (UHBW) are working towards merging as one organisation from summer 2026. This will not affect staff applying for positions directly with UHBW.
We recognise the value of a healthy work–life balance and encourage flexible working arrangements. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Alcohol Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our friendly and innovative team as part of University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will assess patients with Alcohol Use Disorder, provide support and advice around safe management of alcohol withdrawals and ongoing recovery support to patients, families and ward staff. Excellent communication and time management skills are vital.
Working closely with nursing and medical colleagues, you will help manage the care of inpatients.
Main duties of the job
- Demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in providing compassionate care for patients, visitors/relatives and colleagues
- Contribute towards sharing good practice within the multidisciplinary team
- Promote a positive image of the Trust at all times
- Work cohesively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and promote effective liaison with the team to ensure the best services to patients are provided
- Communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team, participate in motivating and supporting team members and maintain confidentiality with patients and carers. Provide written and verbal advice/teaching to patients and carers
- Provide specialist nursing advice and support to patients, their families and carers from the time of diagnosis and throughout treatment and follow‑up phases
- Educate and share expertise with the multidisciplinary teams
- Act as a resource in the care of patients with specialist care needs, ensuring an optimum level of service to patients and their carers
- Work closely with community and or network teams, other hospital and community staff to ensure an effective seamless service
- Develop effective communication and support systems for patients and their families
- Embed patient and public involvement within the sphere of practice
- Ensure that all patients and families are aware of all treatment options, including clinical trials
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
- Thorough and up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice, particularly within speciality area
- Significant relevant clinical experience
- Substantial current speciality experience
- Evidence of recent teaching experience
- A good awareness of physical and mental health complications of alcohol use and treatment
- Experience of undertaking research or audit projects
- Experience and knowledge of advanced practice / protocols
Skills and Abilities
- Highly effective communication skills—verbally and written to staff, patients and relatives including in situations of conflict or distress
- Able to gain credibility with and influence colleagues, including influencing clinical changes where appropriate
- Strong organisational skills—prioritising complex situations
- Ability to lead and influence change
- Demonstrates ability to implement and utilise data to improve quality
- Clinical expert in defined area of work
- Able to advise on and implement improvements to the quality and efficiency of care for patients
- Ability to act as a facilitator, mentor and supervisor to colleagues
- Flexibility, adaptability to meet needs of a changing service
- Ability to cope with emotional issues presented in the course of work, and to support others
- Knowledge of national and local speciality specific issues
- IT Skills
- Commitment to the development and provision of high quality nursing care
- Initiative
Qualifications and Training
- RGN or RMN qualification
- Current NMC Registration
- Relevant accredited post registration at level 3
- Non‑Medical Prescribing – D or willingness to undertake study
- Qualification in Teaching and Assessing
- Evidence of masters level academic study
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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