# Band 7 Lead Nurse – Integrated Alcohol Care Pathway (ACT and ACOT) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-lead-nurse-integrated-alcohol-care-pathway-act-and-acot/76c23260-95b4-444f-b8de-25e182ee95e9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/band-7-lead-nurse-integrated-alcohol-care-pathway-act-and-acot/76c23260-95b4-444f-b8de-25e182ee95e9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAs (Inner) - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (12 month act up position.) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T11:42:51.911Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/South_London_Maudsley_NHS_Foundation_Trust/mental_health/mental_health-v7976262 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7976262?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.slam.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 7 Senior Clinician to provide day‑to‑day clinical leadership within the Alcohol Care Outreach Team,  alongside the Addiction Care Team at King’s College Hospital working as part of the Integrated Alcohol Care Pathway This is a senior clinical role combining hands‑on work with people who have complex alcohol‑related needs, operational oversight of clinical activity, and line management of designated staff. The post‑holder will also contribute to a defined programme of service development projects that span both hospital‑based and community alcohol care. The post offers an opportunity to take a leadership role within an innovative, integrated pathway that works assertively with people who experience repeated alcohol‑related harm, supporting improved engagement, continuity of care and safer outcomes across acute and community settings. ### Main duties of the job - Provide day‑to‑day senior clinical leadership within the Alcohol Care Outreach Team, ensuring safe, effective and high‑quality care. - Hold a small caseload of individuals with complex alcohol‑related, mental health, physical health and social needs. - Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk management and care planning, working collaboratively with service users and partner agencies. - Provide clinical supervision, line management, appraisal and development support to designated staff. - Act as a point of escalation for complex clinical and operational issues within the team. - Contribute to service development and quality improvement work across the integrated ACT and ACOT pathway. - Work closely with hospital‑based teams, community services and third‑sector partners to support smooth transitions and joined‑up care. - Support good governance, data quality, safeguarding practice and adherence to Trust policies and standards. - Deputise for the Clinical Service Lead where appropriate and within agreed scope. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post‑holder will provide senior clinical leadership and operational oversight within both ACOT and ACT, supporting the delivery of safe, person‑centred and recovery‑focused care for people with high‑need alcohol‑related presentations. This includes holding a small caseload of complex service users, completing thorough assessments, formulating and reviewing care plans, and supporting proactive risk management and safeguarding. The role includes responsibility for the line management and clinical supervision of designated staff, supporting their development, wellbeing and confidence in managing complexity. The post‑holder will promote reflective practice, a positive team culture and effective multidisciplinary working. Alongside core clinical leadership responsibilities, the post‑holder will contribute to a defined programme of service development and improvement work across the integrated Alcohol Care Pathway. This may include pathway development, standard operating procedures, data quality, partnership working and audit or evaluation activity. These projects will be agreed with the Clinical Service Lead and form a meaningful but secondary element of the role. The post‑holder will work closely with the Operational Team Manager and Band 7 Lead Nurse to ensure consistency, communication and strong working relationships across hospital and community interfaces. Some evening and weekend working will be required in line with service need. ## Job Details We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 7 Senior Clinician to provide day‑to‑day clinical leadership within the Alcohol Care Outreach Team, alongside the Addiction Care Team at King’s College Hospital working as part of the Integrated Alcohol Care Pathway This is a senior clinical role combining hands‑on work with people who have complex alcohol‑related needs, operational oversight of clinical activity, and line management of designated staff. The post‑holder will also contribute to a defined programme of service development projects that span both hospital‑based and community alcohol care. The post offers an opportunity to take a leadership role within an innovative, integrated pathway that works assertively with people who experience repeated alcohol‑related harm, supporting improved engagement, continuity of care and safer outcomes across acute and community settings. ## Job Description Provide day‑to‑day senior clinical leadership within the Alcohol Care Outreach Team, ensuring safe, effective and high‑quality care. Hold a small caseload of individuals with complex alcohol‑related, mental health, physical health and social needs. Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk management and care planning, working collaboratively with service users and partner agencies. Provide clinical supervision, line management, appraisal and development support to designated staff. Act as a point of escalation for complex clinical and operational issues within the team. Contribute to service development and quality improvement work across the integrated ACT and ACOT pathway. Work closely with hospital‑based teams, community services and third‑sector partners to support smooth transitions and joined‑up care. Support good governance, data quality, safeguarding practice and adherence to Trust policies and standards. Deputise for the Clinical Service Lead where appropriate and within agreed scope. ## Responsibilities The post‑holder will provide senior clinical leadership and operational oversight within both ACOT and ACT, supporting the delivery of safe, person‑centred and recovery‑focused care for people with high‑need alcohol‑related presentations. This includes holding a small caseload of complex service users, completing thorough assessments, formulating and reviewing care plans, and supporting proactive risk management and safeguarding. The role includes responsibility for the line management and clinical supervision of designated staff, supporting their development, wellbeing and confidence in managing complexity. The post‑holder will promote reflective practice, a positive team culture and effective multidisciplinary working. Alongside core clinical leadership responsibilities, the post‑holder will contribute to a defined programme of service development and improvement work across the integrated Alcohol Care Pathway. This may include pathway development, standard operating procedures, data quality, partnership working and audit or evaluation activity. These projects will be agreed with the Clinical Service Lead and form a meaningful but secondary element of the role. The post‑holder will work closely with the Operational Team Manager and Band 7 Lead Nurse to ensure consistency, communication and strong working relationships across hospital and community interfaces. Some evening and weekend working will be required in line with service need. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to undertake and support complex clinical assessments and formulate safe, person‑centred care plans - Ability to assess and manage risk, escalate concerns appropriately and support safeguarding processes - Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across hospital and community settings (Application) - Ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and maintain professional credibility - IT skills including use of electronic patient records and standard office software **Desirable** - Ability to use data, audit or quality information to inform service improvement - Advanced spreadsheet or data‑handling skills ### Personal **Essential** - Approachable, visible and supportive leadership style with strong professional accountability - Emotional intelligence, resilience and the ability to work with high‑need, complex presentations - Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in practice and leadership - Flexible and positive approach to service delivery and change **Desirable** - Evidence of championing innovation, reflective practice or cross‑team collaboration ### Knowledge **Essential** - Strong understanding of alcohol‑related harm and substance use disorders, including physical and mental health consequences - Knowledge of safeguarding adults, risk assessment and relevant mental health and capacity legislation - Understanding of multidisciplinary roles, professional accountability and integrated care pathways - Awareness of current NHS priorities relating to alcohol care and addiction services **Desirable** - Knowledge of national policy, guidance and quality standards relating to Alcohol Care Teams and assertive outreach models ### Experience **Essential** - Significant experience working with people with alcohol and/or substance‑related needs in acute, liaison, community or outreach settings - Experience of managing complex presentations including co‑occurring mental health, physical health and social needs - Experience of multidisciplinary and multi‑agency working - xperience of providing clinical supervision and professional support to staff - Experience of delivering teaching, mentoring or supporting staff development **Desirable** - Experience working across both hospital and community interfaces - Experience of service development, pathway development or quality improvement work - Experience working in a liaison psychiatry or hospital‑based addiction setting ### Qualifications **Essential** - Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) with current NMC registration, or other relevant registered professional qualification - Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to alcohol, addiction or mental health practice **Desirable** - Non‑medical prescribing qualification - Postgraduate qualification or training in advanced assessment or specialist clinical practice - Leadership or management qualification (e.g. MSc, PGCert, diploma) ## Documents - [slam staff benefits (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2341) - [happy to talk flexible working (pdf, 680.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1723) - [band 7 lead nurse – integrated alcohol care pathway (act and acot) (pdf, 512.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10273841) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.