Job summary

There is an exciting secondment/fixed term opportunity to Join the well established Addictions Care Team as Senior Addictions Clinical 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 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 clinical coordinator is open to registered Nurses (RGN/RMN) or registered Allied Health Professionals 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.

Advert closing: 16th March 2023

Interview date: 24th March 2023

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 clinical coordinator is open to registered Nurses (RGN/RMN) or registered Allied Health Professionals 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.

About us

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.

We are among the UK’s busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.

We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and – as part of King’s Health Partners – we are one of England’s eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research’s biomedical research centres, established with King’s College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities.

Date posted

03 March 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,036 to £55,049 a year p.a inc HCA

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-NM10098

Job locations

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust

St Thomas Hospital

London

SE1 7EH

Job description

Job 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 centered care principles.

Job description

Job 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 centered care principles.

Person Specification

Education and Experience

Essential

  • BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
  • Sound clinical experience in daily management of patients’ acute alcohol and drugs withdrawals
  • Experience of managing patients who are undergoing detoxification with associated complications

Desirable

  • Professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent.

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care.
  • Experience /awareness of using psychosocial interventions, CBT, Motivational interviewing and relapse prevention.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of addictions, treatment and interventions and experience in undertaking Risk Assessments and ?Risk Management

Desirable

  • Experience of audit, research & evidence based care

Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Essential

  • Ability to assess patients presenting with complications of acute alcohol/drug withdrawals
  • Ability to clinically lead & influence staff including medical teams.
  • Evidence of teaching skills in Addictions, teaching patients/carers in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of their condition.

Desirable

  • Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in Alcohol and Drug Use/Misuse
Person Specification

Education and Experience

Essential

  • BSC/1st degree (health related) or equivalent qualification/training and experience.
  • Sound clinical experience in daily management of patients’ acute alcohol and drugs withdrawals
  • Experience of managing patients who are undergoing detoxification with associated complications

Desirable

  • Professional knowledge acquired at degree level will be supplemented by specialist training, experience and short courses to Masters level equivalent.

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience of working autonomously at an advanced level within the specialist area delivering effective patient focused care.
  • Experience /awareness of using psychosocial interventions, CBT, Motivational interviewing and relapse prevention.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of addictions, treatment and interventions and experience in undertaking Risk Assessments and ?Risk Management

Desirable

  • Experience of audit, research & evidence based care

Skills, Knowledge and Ability

Essential

  • Ability to assess patients presenting with complications of acute alcohol/drug withdrawals
  • Ability to clinically lead & influence staff including medical teams.
  • Evidence of teaching skills in Addictions, teaching patients/carers in how to manage their conditions and raise their awareness of their condition.

Desirable

  • Advanced clinical, managerial and leadership skills in Alcohol and Drug Use/Misuse

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).