Addiction Liaison Nurse- INTERNAL in Cwmbran

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Job Overview: The post holder will provide specialist addictions service advice and intervention with service users to comprehensively assess their needs, identify options to meet those needs, and negotiate and review appropriate care within predominantly inpatient settings across ABUHB, including signposting to other services. The Addiction Liaison Team provides for service users who have presented to local hospital settings or have been referred to ABSDAS for inpatient treatment or are in a local inpatient setting and disclose a history of substance use. The nature of this service user group necessitates detailed, comprehensive, and robust packages of care that address all aspects of their psychosocial needs to promote progressive and positive change. The post will predominantly be based at GUH but may involve travel to other sites and attendance at ABSDAS MDT's. This is a fixed term/secondment post for 6 months until 30/01/2027 to cover a secondment.

Main duties of the job: A part-time opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the Aneurin Bevan Specialist Drug and Alcohol Service (ABSDAS) on a fixed term or secondment basis as an Addiction Liaison Nurse. This will be as part of the pan Gwent team. ABSDAS is a community-based service that provides treatment for drug and/or alcohol dependent adults aged 18 and over. ABSDAS provides an extensive treatment and case management service to people experiencing problems with substance use and associated complexities including mental health, physical health, pregnancy, and child protection issues. The successful candidate will work with service users to comprehensively assess their needs and liaise with relevant services, aiming to address their physical and psychological well-being in addition to their substance use. This post will involve liaising with ABSDAS senior clinicians and medical staff to provide treatment advice and support to people reporting substance use in hospital settings, as well as assisting in coordinating inpatient treatment for those on the inpatient waiting list with ABSDAS. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another. We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Qualifications: RMN/RGN. Desirable criteria: Experience or qualification in substance use. Experience: 12 months post-registration experience. Desirable criteria: Experience of working in addiction. Skills: Knowledge of key national frameworks and policy for addiction. Desirable criteria: Knowledge of MAPPA.