Alcohol Liaison Nurse

Job Overview

Location: Frimley Park Hospital

Alcohol Liaison Nurse - Band 6

12 month secondment/fixed term contract

We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and experienced nurse to join our Alcohol Specialist Nursing (ASN) Service at Frimley Park Hospital.

The post holder will provide specialist assessment, advice and evidence-based interventions for patients admitted with alcohol-related conditions. Working across all hospital departments, you will coordinate individualised care plans, facilitate referrals to community alcohol and substance misuse services, and ensure effective pathways for ongoing support following discharge.

You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including medical, nursing, mental health and external specialist services, to support patients with complex physical, psychological and social needs.

The role also involves empowering patients and their carers to engage in the management of their health, delivering alcohol awareness education and training to staff, and promoting best practice across the hospital.

The ASN service operates seven days a week, requiring a flexible and responsive approach to meeting patient needs.

You will play a key role in improving patient outcomes, reducing avoidable hospital admissions, supporting timely discharge and reducing length of stay.

Main duties of the job

Develop and deliver comprehensive alcohol assessments and evidence-based interventions.

Coordinate patient care and facilitate referrals to appropriate external specialist services.

Provide specialist alcohol liaison support across all hospital departments.

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with community specialist services.

Deliver alcohol awareness education and training to hospital staff.

Provide education and support to patients to increase awareness of alcohol-related health risks and promote positive lifestyle changes.

Working for our organisation

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

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Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Registration
• Degree in nursing or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Leadership course
• Advanced communication skills training

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience with working with MDT
• Evidence of post-registration experience in gastroenterology/hepatology/ emergency department/any other relevant wards
• Evidence of post registration development relevant to post

Desirable criteria

• Experience of staff supervision and mentorship including employee relations, performance, conduct and training needs analysis
• Experience of working with patients with alcohol misuse

Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work within a rapidly changing environment
• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Awareness of the evolving national and local agenda relevant to alcohol initiatives
• Ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations with tact, diplomacy and professionalism

Desirable criteria

• Involvement in project team for developing and imInvolvement in project team for developing and implementing departmental business plans and/or organisation wide developments

Special Requirements

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel between FHFT sites

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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