Alcohol Specialist Nurse

Assess, plan and evaluate care planning for an identified patient group affected by alcohol misuse. Facilitate outpatient clinics providing excellent standards of care including implementing prescribing plans. Interpret blood / fibro scan results and refer as appropriate Provide specialist education and training to colleagues and allied professionals. Provide expert advice and clinical practice. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop service delivery Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluatecare delivery according to changing health care needs. Perform advanced clinical skills in assessment &/or diagnosis &/or treatment. Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records.Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care and development ofservices. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives, andprofessionals across health and social services. Job description Job responsibilities Assess, plan and evaluate care planning for an identified patient group affected by alcohol misuse. Facilitate outpatient clinics providing excellent standards of care including implementing prescribing plans. Interpret blood / fibro scan results and refer as appropriate Provide specialist education and training to colleagues and allied professionals. Provide expert advice and clinical practice. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with clinical colleagues to develop service delivery Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluatecare delivery according to changing health care needs. Perform advanced clinical skills in assessment &/or diagnosis &/or treatment. Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patient records.Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care and development ofservices. Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needs are met, especially in relation to ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements. Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives, andprofessionals across health and social services.