You’re a registered nurse who cares deeply about people and outcomes. This role lets you use that passion where it matters most — at the critical handover between hospital care and community drug and alcohol services. As a Hospital Liaison Nurse with Via Community Ltd in Kingston upon Thames, you’ll guide patients safely through complex systems, reduce harm, and help them rebuild their lives.
The package is solid and the mission is powerful. You’ll earn £37,282–£43,272 per year including London Weighting, work a stable 37.5-hour week, and join a supportive national clinician network. If you’re calm under pressure, a great communicator, and committed to person-centred care, this is your next step. Apply now for the upcoming hiring cycle.
Why this role is in demand
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Hospitals are seeing increasing presentations related to substance use, mental health, and co-existing physical health conditions. Smooth transitions from hospital to community care are essential to prevent relapse, reduce readmissions, and keep people safe. That’s exactly what a Hospital Liaison Nurse delivers: timely assessments, joined-up care plans, and confident handovers to community teams.
Integrated care systems across the UK are prioritising continuity of care and recovery-focused pathways. This role sits at the centre of that push, linking wards, EDs, and community services so patients get the right help at the right time. Your expertise will directly improve outcomes and quality of life for patients and their families.
Job overview
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Details
Job Title
Hospital Liaison Nurse
Employer
Via Community Ltd
Location
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
Salary
£37,282–£43,272 per year (including London Weighting)
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Service Focus
Hospital and community drug and alcohol (addictions) pathways
Registration
Current NMC registration (Registered Nurse)
Application Deadline
Apply by April 2027 (check the official careers page for updates)
Not confirmed. Applicants should have the right to work in the UK or contact Via for eligibility
About Via Community Ltd
Via Community Ltd supports people affected by alcohol and drug use across the UK, improving health, wellbeing, and long-term recovery. The team lives three core values every day: Care (put people first), Be Human (be real and humble), and Do the Right Thing (act with integrity and inclusion). You’ll join a workplace that values growth, honest communication, and impact — and you’ll see the difference your work makes as people reconnect with family, return to work or study, and rebuild confidence.
What the job involves
Act as the key link between hospital teams and community drug and alcohol services, ensuring safe, person-centred transitions.
Provide clinical advice, brief interventions, and harm-reduction guidance for patients with substance use needs.
Advocate for patients and coordinate care so they can access the right support at the right time.
Contribute to multidisciplinary discussions and escalate risks appropriately to protect patient safety.
Navigate local pathways, helping patients and families understand options across hospital and community settings.
Participate in Via’s national clinician network for case discussions, peer support, and shared learning.
Maintain accurate, timely records and support ongoing service improvement.
Champion recovery goals such as reconnecting with family, returning to education or work, and sustaining wellbeing.
Salary and benefits
Competitive pay with London Weighting: £37,282–£43,272 per year reflecting your skills, responsibilities, and impact.
Stability and balance: Permanent, full-time post at 37.5 hours per week for predictable scheduling and work-life balance.
Professional growth: Ongoing CPD, supervision, and access to a national clinician network to accelerate your development in hospital and community addiction care.
Supportive culture: Inclusive team environment where collaboration, wellbeing, and your contribution are valued.
Meaningful impact: Help people reduce harm, strengthen recovery, and reconnect with what matters most.
Requirements and eligibility
NMC registration: Registered Nurse with active NMC PIN.
Relevant experience: Clinical experience in hospital or community settings. Background in mental health or addictions is ideal.
Communication: Clear, compassionate communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Calm and compassionate: Able to work under pressure, prioritise, and maintain professional boundaries.
Teamwork and autonomy: Comfortable working independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
Person-centred practice: Committed to evidence-based care and improving treatment outcomes.
Visa sponsorship and how it works
The current posting does not confirm UK visa sponsorship. If you require sponsorship, contact Via Community Ltd directly to ask whether this role can be sponsored and whether the organisation holds a Home Office sponsor licence for the Health and Care Worker route.
If sponsorship is available, the typical pathway is:
The employer assigns a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for the role.
You apply for the Health and Care Worker visa, meeting eligibility including NMC registration and approved English language (for international applicants without UK training).
Provide required documents such as your CoS reference number, TB test results if applicable, and police certificates where needed.
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Important: Do not resign or travel until you have written confirmation of sponsorship and your visa granted. If sponsorship is not available, you must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered.
How to apply
Prepare your CV: Highlight acute or community experience, addictions or mental health exposure, and outcomes you’ve delivered.
Write a focused cover letter: Show your understanding of hospital-to-community pathways, harm reduction, and person-centred care.
Gather evidence: NMC PIN, relevant training, and any CPD in substance use, safeguarding, or mental health.
Submit your application: Apply via Via Community Ltd’s careers page or send your CV and cover letter by email as directed.
Mind the deadline: Apply by April 2027. Always check the official website for the current deadline.
Interview and onboarding: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview that may include competency and scenario-based questions. Successful applicants receive a formal offer and onboarding details.
FAQ
Is this a full-time, permanent job?
Yes. The role is permanent and full-time at 37.5 hours per week, offering consistency and a clear routine.
What is the salary for this position?
£37,282–£43,272 per year, including London Weighting. Final pay reflects your experience and responsibilities.
Do I need specific addictions experience to apply?
Experience in addictions or mental health is ideal, but strong hospital or community nursing experience with a commitment to person-centred recovery is also valued. Show how your skills transfer to liaison and harm-reduction work.
Is visa sponsorship available for international applicants?
The posting does not confirm sponsorship. Applicants should have the right to work in the UK or contact Via Community Ltd directly to check eligibility for the Health and Care Worker visa route.
What does a typical week look like?
Expect a mix of assessments, brief interventions, care coordination, multidisciplinary discussions, and record-keeping. You will liaise closely with wards, ED, and community teams to plan safe discharges and onward support.
Make your impact
If you’re ready to use your nursing skills to change lives at critical moments, this role gives you the platform and the support to do it well. Apply now for the next recruitment window and take your career forward with Via Community Ltd in 2026 and beyond.
