North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
37.5 full time hours but a minimum of 30 hours would be considered.
Alcohol excess plays a significant role in a wide array of health and social care needs, impacting the whole health economy. A significant and rising number of patients with alcohol-related problems attend our Emergency Departments, with 81% presenting via our ambulance services. Many may subsequently be admitted, leading to a high re-attendance and readmission rate, alongside a higher than average alcohol-related mortality.
Consequently, there is a case for improvement in the provision of alcohol-related services and better coordination of care with our community providers. The North East and North Cumbria ICS support the development of alcohol services, and NCIC has made a successful bid for funding to support Alcohol Care Teams. We invite enthusiastic nurses to support the Trust in raising the profile of alcohol-related problems and engage teams to enable interventions, acting as a conduit to community-based alcohol services.
There is an opportunity for a 6-month fixed term contract with the potential to extend within the Alcohol Care team.
Main duties of the job The aim of Alcohol Care Teams (ACTs) is to:
Reduce avoidable alcohol-related hospital admissions by mitigating severe health risks among dependent drinkers.
Reduce the length of stay for inpatients by improving the management of withdrawal.
Provide appropriate, timely, meaningful education and support for those attending or being admitted with alcohol-related problems.
Facilitate integrated alcohol care between secondary, primary, and community care providers, offering an alternative to admission.
Provide psychosocial interventions to support dependent drinkers in sustaining abstinence following discharge.
Improve compliance with the Trust's alcohol withdrawal guidelines.
Educate staff on alcohol use disorder and its management.
Enhance information sharing between services (e.g., secondary care, primary care, and community services).
Improve data collection and opportunities for analysis.
About us At NCIC, we aim to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and offers a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in delivering 'safe, high-quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation.
Quality and safety at the heart.
A positive patient experience every time.
A great place to work.
Managing our money well.
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and focus on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note:
Due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals requiring a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Registered Nurses, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments may access an agreed preceptorship period.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received, this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for an interview will be notified via email to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time, usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person Specification Qualifications
1st level Registered Nurse.
PP126/127 or equivalent experience.
Registered Mentor.
Leadership course.
Management course.
NACAN.
Prescribing course/willingness to work towards.
Knowledge & Experience
Clinical supervision.
Initiation and development of ward-based educational programmes.
Previous experience working in gastroenterology/alcohol areas.
Skills
Advanced communication skills.
Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
High level of decision making.
Good time management and able to prioritise workload.
Self-motivation.
Leadership.
Teaching ability.
Audit skills.
Basic IT skills; competent in standard computer software packages.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Able to cope under pressure.
Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations, and changing trends in the specialist field.
Good knowledge of Trust and external organisational ways of working.
Approachable, flexible, enthusiastic motivator with a keen interest in staff development and education.
Ability to organise and delegate effectively.
Personal Circumstances
Ability to work flexibly.
Other requirements
Ability to travel independently across Cumbria.
Contract Details Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year (Per Annum Pro Rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 262-A-24-6717160-B
Job locations: Cumberland Infirmary or West Cumberland Hospital
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Alcohol excess plays a significant role in a wide array of health and social care needs, impacting the whole health economy. A significant and rising number of patients with alcohol-related problems attend our Emergency Departments, with 81% presenting via our ambulance services. Many may subsequently be admitted, leading to a high re-attendance and readmission rate, alongside a higher than average alcohol-related mortality.
Consequently, there is a case for improvement in the provision of alcohol-related services and better coordination of care with our community providers. The North East and North Cumbria ICS support the development of alcohol services, and NCIC has made a successful bid for funding to support Alcohol Care Teams. We invite enthusiastic nurses to support the Trust in raising the profile of alcohol-related problems and engage teams to enable interventions, acting as a conduit to community-based alcohol services.
There is an opportunity for a 6-month fixed term contract with the potential to extend within the Alcohol Care team.
Main duties of the job The aim of Alcohol Care Teams (ACTs) is to:
Reduce avoidable alcohol-related hospital admissions by mitigating severe health risks among dependent drinkers.
Reduce the length of stay for inpatients by improving the management of withdrawal.
Provide appropriate, timely, meaningful education and support for those attending or being admitted with alcohol-related problems.
Facilitate integrated alcohol care between secondary, primary, and community care providers, offering an alternative to admission.
Provide psychosocial interventions to support dependent drinkers in sustaining abstinence following discharge.
Improve compliance with the Trust's alcohol withdrawal guidelines.
Educate staff on alcohol use disorder and its management.
Enhance information sharing between services (e.g., secondary care, primary care, and community services).
Improve data collection and opportunities for analysis.
About us At NCIC, we aim to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and offers a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in delivering 'safe, high-quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation.
Quality and safety at the heart.
A positive patient experience every time.
A great place to work.
Managing our money well.
We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and focus on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria, we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note:
Due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals requiring a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Registered Nurses, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments may access an agreed preceptorship period.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received, this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for an interview will be notified via email to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time, usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person Specification Qualifications
1st level Registered Nurse.
PP126/127 or equivalent experience.
Registered Mentor.
Leadership course.
Management course.
NACAN.
Prescribing course/willingness to work towards.
Knowledge & Experience
Clinical supervision.
Initiation and development of ward-based educational programmes.
Previous experience working in gastroenterology/alcohol areas.
Skills
Advanced communication skills.
Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
High level of decision making.
Good time management and able to prioritise workload.
Self-motivation.
Leadership.
Teaching ability.
Audit skills.
Basic IT skills; competent in standard computer software packages.
Ability to work to deadlines.
Able to cope under pressure.
Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations, and changing trends in the specialist field.
Good knowledge of Trust and external organisational ways of working.
Approachable, flexible, enthusiastic motivator with a keen interest in staff development and education.
Ability to organise and delegate effectively.
Personal Circumstances
Ability to work flexibly.
Other requirements
Ability to travel independently across Cumbria.
Contract Details Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year (Per Annum Pro Rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 262-A-24-6717160-B
Job locations: Cumberland Infirmary or West Cumberland Hospital
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