Senior Addiction Nurse - Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is Rotational Shift Pattern – 9am-5pm.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced First Level Registered Nurse to join the Enhanced Drug Treatment Service incorporating some outreach. The service provides Diamorphine Assisted Treatment to individuals who have complex needs and have a history of limited engagement with traditional drug and alcohol services. Whilst the outreach element of the role offers an assertive outreach model of contact and engagement with high-risk individuals within Glasgow City Centre. The post holder will have the opportunity to work across both areas of the service. We are seeking individuals with previous experience of working within a drug or alcohol setting or services that provide support to people with drug or alcohol issues. The role will involve working within a challenging but rewarding environment with people who have complex health and social needs. As a Senior Addiction Nurse, the post holder will work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team, provide supervision and support to junior staff but will also be a supportive resource for individuals who attend the service. The service operates 0900hrs-1700hrs, 365 days per year (including Public Holidays).

Informal contact: Gill Wilson, Nurse Team Leader, 0141 553 2835, Gillian.Wilson3@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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