Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Care Leader

NHS National Services Scotland; Stevenston; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is recruiting an Advanced Nurse Practitioner for the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service at Caley Court Resource Centre, Stevenson. The permanent role requires a strong nursing background, leadership, and clinical prescribing skills.

You will work within safe protocols to assess and manage addiction presentations, lead educational activities, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• RMN registered with the NMC and eligible to practice in the UK.
• Post-registration expertise in Addictions is essential.
• Degree/diploma or equivalent experience in nursing is required.
• Evidence of CPD with Masters level modules in advanced practice and prescribing.
• Demonstrable leadership, motivation in complex environments, and strong communication.
• Ability to delegate, plan, and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and plan care within agreed protocols for addiction presentations.
• Develop and deliver educational addiction training within Mental Health.
• Provide specialist advice and maintain high-quality medical records.
• Lead, supervise and advise nursing staff; coordinate with multidisciplinary team.
• Support audit and quality assurance programmes and promote evidence-based practice.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

RMN (First Level Registered Nurse)

Masters level modules in advanced practice

Non-medical prescribing

Job description

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is recruiting an Advanced Nurse Practitioner for the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service at Caley Court Resource Centre, Stevenson. The permanent role requires a strong nursing background, leadership, and clinical prescribing skills.

You will work within safe protocols to assess and manage addiction presentations, lead educational activities, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team. A UK driving licence is essential.