Alcohol Liaison Nurse

A full time, permanent vacancy has arisen in Bronglais General Hospital for an Alcohol Liaison Nurse.

The successful post holder will:

Work in collaboration with the Mental Health, Clinical and Nursing staff across the Primary and Secondary care sectors in the provision of highly specialised care to patients with Alcohol Misuse

Assist the Clinical Team in the delivery of any relevant aspect of patient care from diagnosis to discharge.

Provide assessment, advice, information and referral for individuals experiencing alcohol misuse problems in the general hospital setting.

Promote health, prevent disease and promote independence wherever possible.

Participate where required in the education of staff, patients and the public.

Participate in the development of the substance across the Health Board and Primary Care.

Duties of this role will include;

Working within agreed team protocols to accept direct referrals from Primary and Secondary Care Health/Social Care Professionals.

Providing assessment, advice, information and referral for individuals experiencing alcohol misuse problems

Demonstrating the ability to deal with complex physical and psychological needs and use judgements in negotiating and adapting patient care to provide solutions when required.

Acting as a resource in providing advice regarding care, treatment and management of alcohol misuse problems for patients/public/relatives/carers and other healthcare professionals.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 18/10/2024.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

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