Addiction Nurse-East Dunbartonshire Addictions Services

NHS Scotland; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an Addiction Nurse for the East Dunbartonshire Addictions Services. This full-time role involves supporting individuals with alcohol and drug use, working within a compassionate multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will demonstrate caring behaviors and contribute to recovery-focused care plans. A valid NMC UK pin is required, and a driving license is desirable.

Qualifications

• Must have a live NMC UK pin.
• Experience in Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide care as part of a person-centered plan.
• Work with multi-disciplinary teams in various environments.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Teamwork

Education

NMC UK pin

Job description

Addiction Nurse-East Dunbartonshire Addictions Services

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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.

You must have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

This is a permanent, full time position.

The shift pattern is Mon-Fri 9-5.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Addictions Staff Nurse to be part of East Dunbartonshire Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service. This service supports individuals across East Dunbartonshire who require service for Alcohol and Drug use. This is a full time permanent post at 37 hours per week.

The post holder will be an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, working in East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership and Board Wide across NHSGGC city wide ADRS services. The post holder will demonstrate compassionate caring behaviours to fulfil the key functions of the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS)

The post holder is directly supported and supervised by the B6 Charge Nurse, and will be responsible for contributing to the care and support of individuals within ADRS. The post-holder will provide care and support as part of an agreed person centred plan of care which involves the use of a strength based recovery focused approach to care that proactively involves the person, carers and families and optimises self-management.

The post holder is required to be able to undertake duties as delegated by the Nursing Team Leader, working in partnership with patients, carers and other professionals/agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies. This involves working in a variety of community, home/ environments.

A driving license is desirable for this post.

For more information, please contact: Sam O’Neill, Nurse Team Lead, 01412328211, Samantha.O’[e-mail]

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland 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, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.

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