CNS/Clinical Coordinator
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
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Job overview
There is an exciting secondment/fixed term opportunity to join the well established Addictions Care Team at Guys and St Thomas Hospital as Senior Addictions Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Clinical Care Coordinator for the Addiction Clinical Care Suite (ACCS).
The ACCS admits patients requiring medically assisted withdrawal / stabilisation from drugs and / or alcohol. This is a 7 day/24hr service.
This role has been developed to ensure the smooth co-ordination of care delivered to patients admitted to the pathway and ensure that they are supported throughout their journey with appropriate input from key stakeholders.
The role of senior CNS/Clinical Care Coordinator is open to registered Nurses (RGN/RMN) with a strong background/interest in Addictions, homeless health and mental health care delivery. The cns/clinical coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of evidence based care and the effective, efficient flow of the pathway including bed management.
The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction, and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team working with the ACCS. The post holder will also be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information.
Closing date: 31/08/2025
Main duties of the job
The ACCS admits patients requiring medically assisted withdrawal / stabilisation from drugs and / or alcohol. This is a 7 day/24hr service and the work will involve shift pattern of days and nights.
This role has been developed to ensure the smooth co-ordination of care delivered to patients admitted to the pathway and ensure that they are supported throughout their journey with appropriate input from key stakeholders.
The role of senior cns/clinical care coordinator is open to registered Nurses (RGN/RMN) or registered Allied Health Professional/Occupational Therapist with a strong background/interest in Addictions, homeless health and mental health care delivery. The clinical coordinator will be responsible for the delivery of evidence based care and the effective, efficient flow of the pathway.
The post holder will be expected to provide professional leadership within the clinical area and provide direction, and inspirational leadership to all members of the multi-disciplinary team working with the ACCS. The post holder will also be involved in the development of protocols / guidelines and patient information.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In partnership with members of the multidisciplinary nursing team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate a seamless specialist addictions service, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. The post holder will act as a service coordinator and will demonstrate a high level of expertise within the specialist Addictions service, providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and patients. The post holder will actively undertake clinical audits and research within the specialist area.
The post holder will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice, research and standards of care within the service, including development of policies, protocols and guidelines and contribute to service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues. Also ensures the safety and well being of services users, and always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights through the adoption of person centred care principles.