Clinical Nurse Specialist- Alcohol Care Team
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8ALView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
7 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust for a Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead the clinical delivery of our...
Provides expert clinical leadership for the new Alcohol Care Team, working autonomously across the acute trust.
Leads systematic screening, assessment and treatment planning for patients with alcohol dependence and related harm.
Champions safe, structured alcohol detoxification pathways, moving away from unplanned, ad hoc care.
Builds and maintains strong referral pathways with specialist partners including One Recovery Bucks and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Delivers education, training and awareness for colleagues to build confidence in recognising and responding to alcohol-related harm.
Works with the Matron and wider Drug and Alcohol Strategy Board to shape the ongoing strategic direction of the service.
Supports clinical audit, data collection and service evaluation to demonstrate impact and drive continuous improvement.
Displays excellent communication, leadership and advocacy skills, always championing person-centred, non-stigmatising care.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration
- Degree in Nursing or equivalent professional qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development in Alcohol care or addiction or willingness to work towards
- Recognised alcohol care or gastroenterology qualification (e.g. Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate, or equivalent experience in Diabetes Management).
Desirable
- Independent Non-Medical Prescriber (V300)
- Master's degree or evidence of Master's level study in a relevant subject
- Teaching, mentorship, or practice assessor qualification.
- Training in addiction
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience caring for people with addiction or complex gastroenterological health issues
- Experience supporting patients with referrals for onward care and those going through detoxification programmes
- Experience delivering structured education to patients and carers and staff
- Experience providing autonomous specialist clinical advice and support
Desirable
- Experience with drug and alcohol detoxification programmes
- Experience leading an alcohol care service
- Experience presenting education sessions to healthcare professionals
- Experience of managing complex patients and high intensity users across inpatient and outpatient settings
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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