Job Overview

The Alcohol and Drug Service is excited to recruit a Clinical Nurse Specialist to work alongside an existing experienced team to provide interventions for clients who present with problems related to their alcohol use, in both the community and in the General Hospital.

This role is a Grade 6 role but is being offered as development role, providing the ideal candidate with the opportunity to develop from a Grade 5 to a Grade 6 once agreed competencies and experience requirements have been met.

For an informal chat, please contact v.furness@health.gov.je

Job Purpose

The job purpose is to contribute to the strategic aim of reducing alcohol related harm in Jersey and provide be professionally accountable for delivery of the specialist nurse led Alcohol Liaison Service.

The post holder will act as a lead to provide expert advice, guidance and education to all levels of the multi-disciplinary team and partner agencies demonstrating a high degree of expertise, decision making and autonomy.

Job Specific Outcomes 1 of 2

1. Lead the provision of specialised programmes of care to clients with a range of complex physical, psychological and social needs who present to hospital and community settings with alcohol related problems ensuring the client group receive care which is equitable and demonstrates best practice

2. Provide clinical advice and be the lead specialist to support other professional clinicians’ clients and their families to ensure care is client centred, safe and mitigates risk.

3. Authority to make clinical decisions, prioritise triage referrals and direct client care in the speciality area within the community and hospital to ensure continuity of care.

4. Organise, in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team the co-ordination and delivery of care packages to clients with complex needs and specific individual risks to ensure a seamless client journey across services.

5. Responsible for the formulation and implementation of local policy, guidance and advice documents relevant to the specialist area to ensure practice remains contemporary and in line with national guidelines

Job Specific Outcomes 2 of 2

6. Responsible for developing and delivering education and training programmes in the specialist area to all levels of health professionals across the departments and partner agencies in order to cascade best practice, raise standards and promote a culture of collaborative working.

7. Responsible for meeting the Alcohol Liaison Service objectives in order to contribute to the strategic and business objectives of the Alcohol and Drug Service and Public Health

8. Develop and maintain effective communication networks to actively promote use of the service. Participate in meetings and other forums to represent clients or the service by providing expertise in the specialist area.

9. Work at the forefront of practice innovation to enhance nursing practice and challenge professional and organisational boundaries in the interest of clients to ensure excellence in care is delivered across the organisation for the benefits of the client group.

Qualifications

Current NMC registration as an Adult or Mental Health Nurse

Evidence of post qualifying experience to include an area of speciality

First level degree in health related subject

Relevant post qualifying speciality award

Teaching / mentorship award and experience delivering.

Evidence of relevant continued professional development

Knowledge

Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the speciality area underpinned by theory and experience

Active engagement in clinical supervision

Be able to practice effectively within their scope

Candidates must display expert level of knowledge and experience of risk management required to underpin the delivery of safe client care

The post requires a strong, confident and resilient decision maker, often having to communicate unpopular decisions and advice in the best interests of the client which may be looked on unfavourably

Technical Work Based Skills

Proficient in keyboard skills, knowledge of MS office suite and ability to use / learn to use existing computer system.

Specific specialist related knowledge e.g., Liver Disease, BBV, CBT, SPIRIT

General skills / attributes

High level of written and verbal communication, oral communication skills including good persuasion and motivation techniques.

Teaching / assessment and presentation skills

Organisation and negotiation skills

Ability to work autonomously yet as part of a wider team 

Ability to operate strategically to contribute towards departmental and organisational objectives

Experience

Developed experience over a period of years undertaking comprehensive physical, psychological and behavioural assessments of clients, incorporating history taking, clinical decision making, care planning and risk management.

Experience of management of alcohol problems including the delivery of detoxification to acutely unwell clients and in client’s homes.

Knowledge of applied pharmacology, evidence based practice, public health and health promotion.

Experience of risk assessment and management

Experience of designing and delivering training to colleagues at all levels.

Able to conduct reflective practice and participates in clinical supervision. 

Experience of undertaking or contributing to research / audit