Drug and Alcohol Recovery Nurse

NHS Scotland; Wick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse in the Drug and Alcohol Service at NHS Scotland requires expertise in supporting clients who use substances. This part-time position involves assessing and implementing treatment programmes in a community-focused environment. Applicants should demonstrate patience, motivation, and a commitment to providing flexible, client-oriented services.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people who use substances.
• Ability to assess and plan treatment programmes independently.
• Commitment to client-focused recovery and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, plan, and implement treatment programmes.
• Provide harm reduction advice in collaboration with clients and agencies.
• Travel efficiently to undertake the role.

Skills

Patience

Motivation

Flexibility

Team support experience

Education

Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing qualification

Job description

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Adult) with experience of supporting people who use substances to join our busy Drug and Alcohol Service.

The post holder will independently assess, plan, and implement evidence-based treatment programmes in collaboration with the client group and in close partnership with other agencies, as well as providing harm reduction advice.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their personal commitment to providing a flexible service to meet local needs, which puts clients' strengths first and foremost while fostering an environment where the client can be proactive in working towards their recovery.

The role offers the successful applicant the opportunity to develop themselves in a challenging and rewarding area of practice. You should be enthusiastic, motivated, patient-focused, and enjoy and thrive on challenges, with skills and experience of supporting a team.

We work in a community-based supportive environment with a strong commitment to personal and professional development. This post specifically will offer you the opportunity to learn from colleagues and to develop your own skills to work with people who use substances.

You should hold an Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or provide a commitment to achieve the relevant qualification if not already in place.

The applicant would be required to travel efficiently and effectively to undertake the role.

A driving licence is essential, and a pool car may be available; however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.

This is a permanent part-time post of 15 hours, working within service requirements.

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