Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries

Learning and development opportunities

Holiday entitlement

NHS discounts

Counselling services

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a First Level Registered Nurse with an NMC PIN to join the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS) in East Renfrewshire. You will undertake assessments, care planning, physical health monitoring and harm reduction interventions within a multidisciplinary team, with outreach across East Renfrewshire.

The successful candidate will provide holistic nursing care, support vulnerable service users and work collaboratively with partner services.

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse qualification.
• Current and valid NMC UK PIN.
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug recovery services and harm reduction approaches.
• Understanding of risk assessment and care planning processes.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, adult and child protection procedures.
• Understanding of mental and physical health promotion principles.
• Awareness of equality, diversity, dignity and respect in care delivery.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with service users and carers.
• Strong communication and partnership‑working skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload within a multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake holistic assessments, risk assessments and care planning.
• Deliver nursing care tailored to individual needs in the least restrictive manner possible.
• Support mental and physical wellbeing through health promotion activities.
• Identify and respond to issues such as vulnerability, domestic abuse, child and adult protection concerns, gender-specific needs and self-harm.
• Develop therapeutic relationships with service users and carers.
• Ensure care is delivered with dignity, equality and respect while recognising cultural and spiritual diversity.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

NMC PIN validation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Care planning

Harm reduction

Education

First Level Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate RMN to join the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS) in East Renfrewshire. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to work with individuals experiencing alcohol and drug use, delivering person-centred care that promotes recovery and reduces harm. The successful candidate will undertake assessments, care planning, physical health monitoring, harm reduction interventions and ongoing clinical support. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside health, social care and third‑sector partners, you will help provide coordinated and effective care. The role involves outreach work across East Renfrewshire, requiring flexibility and a willingness to travel to meet service user needs. Applicants must be a First Level Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN. Candidates without current NMC registration will not be shortlisted.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and during the pre‑employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please See Below For More Details

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent Role

St Andrews House, Barrhead

Monday to Friday - 36 Hours (Travel across East Renfrewshire is required to support service users in a variety of settings)

Key Responsibilities

As an ADRS Nurse and key worker, you will manage a defined caseload within a multidisciplinary team, undertaking holistic assessments, risk assessments and the planning, implementation and evaluation of care programmes. You will deliver nursing care tailored to individual needs in the least restrictive manner possible, support both mental and physical wellbeing through health promotion activities, and identify and respond appropriately to issues such as vulnerability, domestic abuse, child and adult protection concerns, gender‑specific needs and self‑harm. The role also involves developing therapeutic relationships with service users and carers, ensuring care is delivered with dignity, equality and respect while recognising cultural and spiritual diversity. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies and support services to ensure effective communication and coordinated care.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• First Level Registered Nurse qualification
• Current and valid NMC UK PIN
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug recovery services and harm reduction approaches
• Understanding of risk assessment and care planning processes
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Knowledge of safeguarding, adult and child protection procedures
• Understanding of mental and physical health promotion principles
• Awareness of equality, diversity, dignity and respect in care delivery
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
• Strong communication and partnership‑working skills

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Lorna Easdon, Senior ADRS Nurse, 0141 577 4685, [e-mail]

Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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