Inpatient Alcohol Detox Coordinator

As an integral member of the ACT multi-disciplinary team the post-holder will work in partnership demonstrating compassionate caring behaviours to fulfil the key functions of the inpatient alcohol detox bed patients. The post-holder will be responsible for day to day running of the inpatient detox bed, performing pre assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care for the inpatient detoxification patient.

The post holder will participate in MDTs with community alcohol services to establish the appropriate patients to undergo inpatient detoxification. They will be responsible for the admission and discharge planning of the individual to ensure a seamless transition from community into detox and safe discharge back to community services on completion of a 7-day detoxification.

The post holder is responsible for proactively promoting partnership working with patients, carers and other professionals/ agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies.

Supervising and monitoring the practice of others, & undertaking student nurse assessor/supervisor responsibilities and supporting the in the ongoing learning and development of the staff team are important key functions and aspects of this role. Caring is fundamental to nursing services and to all nursing functions.

Main duties of the job

To comprehensively assess patients, gaining information about their physical health, mental health, social issues as well as their alcohol history to format a plan of care based on the patients individual needs.

To advise clinical staff on the management of patients experiencing acute alcohol withdrawal, including detoxification medication and vitamin prescribing.

To advise and support emergency department staff on the admission criteria for patients with alcohol misuse issues attending the department.

To liaise with and build strong professional relationships with other healthcare professionals both within the hospital and external agencies to meet the needs of the patient.

To provide training to Trust staff on screening and brief interventions, and to participate in the development and delivery of education programmes.

To act as team leader in the absence of senior staff.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Details

Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

36 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-GEM-8038860

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• RN/RMN or equivalent professional registration.
• Evidence of relevant post registration training and development
• BSc (Hons) Nursing studies or working towards.

Desirable

• Independent and supplementary Prescriber
• Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)

Experience

Essential

• Experience in alcohol misuse service delivery within hospital and/or primary care settings
• Knowledge base in the provision of substance misuse and preferred treatment methods with a recovery focused agenda
• Evidence of experience in service evaluation and improvements
• Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience.
• Evidence of ability to drive for results.
• Experience of effective collaborative working.
• Minimum 1 year's post registration experience in working with people with alcohol dependence.

Desirable

• Clinical audits and research
• Experience of engaging frequent attenders who can be hard to reach, complex and more resistant to treatment
• We welcome people with lived experience.
• Experience working within liaison teams/general hospitals.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Good interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professionals.
• Ability to influence others effectively.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• High level of self-awareness, recognising own strength and limitations.
• Ability to manage change and deal with conflict / stressful situations.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to produce and present clear reports.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• RN/RMN or equivalent professional registration.
• Evidence of relevant post registration training and development
• BSc (Hons) Nursing studies or working towards.

Desirable

• Independent and supplementary Prescriber
• Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)

Experience

Essential

• Experience in alcohol misuse service delivery within hospital and/or primary care settings
• Knowledge base in the provision of substance misuse and preferred treatment methods with a recovery focused agenda
• Evidence of experience in service evaluation and improvements
• Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience.
• Evidence of ability to drive for results.
• Experience of effective collaborative working.
• Minimum 1 year's post registration experience in working with people with alcohol dependence.

Desirable

• Clinical audits and research
• Experience of engaging frequent attenders who can be hard to reach, complex and more resistant to treatment
• We welcome people with lived experience.
• Experience working within liaison teams/general hospitals.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Good interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professionals.
• Ability to influence others effectively.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• High level of self-awareness, recognising own strength and limitations.
• Ability to manage change and deal with conflict / stressful situations.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to produce and present clear reports.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• RN/RMN or equivalent professional registration.
• Evidence of relevant post registration training and development
• BSc (Hons) Nursing studies or working towards.

Desirable

• Independent and supplementary Prescriber
• Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days)

Experience

Essential

• Experience in alcohol misuse service delivery within hospital and/or primary care settings
• Knowledge base in the provision of substance misuse and preferred treatment methods with a recovery focused agenda
• Evidence of experience in service evaluation and improvements
• Evidence of Interdisciplinary / multi-agency working experience.
• Evidence of ability to drive for results.
• Experience of effective collaborative working.
• Minimum 1 year's post registration experience in working with people with alcohol dependence.

Desirable

• Clinical audits and research
• Experience of engaging frequent attenders who can be hard to reach, complex and more resistant to treatment
• We welcome people with lived experience.
• Experience working within liaison teams/general hospitals.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively, meeting expected deadlines
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Good interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of professionals.
• Ability to influence others effectively.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• High level of self-awareness, recognising own strength and limitations.
• Ability to manage change and deal with conflict / stressful situations.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Ability to produce and present clear reports.