Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist Drug and Alcohol Liaison Service
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
London, NW3 2QGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,133 to £65,261
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
The purpose of this role is to work within a multidisciplinary team to provide an alcoholand drug assessment and treatment service as part of an alcoh...
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The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Educational & Profressional
Essential
- 1 st level of registration RMN / RN Adult
- Relevant 1st Degree or evidence of relevant post registration substance misuse education/qualification.
- Master's level education or willingness to work towards.
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willingness to work towards
Desirable: - Mentoring & Teaching qualification; - Relevant counselling courses
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of substance misuse nursing
- A significant period at Band 6, providing nursing management and support to patients with alcohol/drug problems
- Experience of providing alcohol and/or drug liaison nursing within acute hospital setting
- Significant mental health nursing experience
Desirable: - Hepatology experience; - Experience of teaching and presenting to a multi disciplinary team
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Evidence of working with a high degree of clinical autonomy
- Excellent communication skills, both written and interpersonal
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem solve, prioritise workload and work towards deadlines
- Ability to develop collaborative working relationship with different teams
Desirable
- Proven ability to write effective clinical reports
- Knowledge and experience of MI, brief interventions, CBT
- Experience and skills in presenting and teaching
Personal Qualites & Attributes
Essential
- Empathy
- Clear understanding of professional boundaries
- Proven IT- skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to be self directed but also participate as a team member
Desirable: - A willingness to work flexibility
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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