LJR197931 - Senior Staff Nurse Substance Use

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Scotland seeks an experienced Senior Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality care for individuals with complex substance use needs in HMP Grampian. The role requires clinical leadership, assessment, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have significant experience in substance use or mental health nursing and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment surrounded by supportive colleagues.

Benefits

Access to professional development and training opportunities

Competitive NHS benefits package, including pension and annual leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience in substance use services or mental health nursing.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing colleagues.
• Administer and monitor opioid substitution therapy and other treatments.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Substance use expertise

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse RMN/RGN with current NMC registration

Job description

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.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Staff Nurses to join our dedicated healthcare team within HMP Grampian. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals affected by substance use in a secure environment.

As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will lead on the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care for people with complex substance use needs. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring continuity of care and supporting harm reduction strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing colleagues in the management of substance use cases.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop person‑centred care plans.
• Administer and monitor opioid substitution therapy and other relevant treatments.
• Promote recovery-focused interventions and harm reduction approaches.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with NHS Grampian and HMP Grampian policies and standards.

About You

• Registered Nurse RMN/RGN with current NMC registration.
• Significant experience in substance use services or mental health nursing.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a challenging environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Competitive NHS benefits package, including pension and annual leave.

Apply now

If you are passionate about improving health outcomes for individuals in custody and have the skills and experience to lead in this specialist area, we would love to hear from you.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lisa Benson Senior Charge Nurse Mental Health/Substance Misuse, [e-mail] or Julie-Anne Stuart, Lead Nurse Prison and Custody, [e-mail].

Additional recruiter information

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event they are required.

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/. To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.

Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.

Please check your e‑mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.

Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.