Practitioner Nurse - Addictions

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an addiction nurse to support healthcare services in a prison setting. This role requires conducting assessments and delivering health interventions to meet the healthcare needs of prisoners. The ideal candidate will have a relevant nursing qualification, strong knowledge of addiction issues, and experience in a multi-disciplinary environment. This position involves providing clinical guidance and contributing to the continuous development of prison healthcare services. Applications are encouraged from all community sections and are committed to inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must possess an understanding of health and wellbeing in relation to addiction.
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary healthcare environment.
• Ability to deliver care within a secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide health interventions for prisoners.
• Evaluate and develop care programs tailored to individual needs.
• Provide clinical guidance to staff on addiction and BBV treatment.

Skills

Knowledge of addiction issues

Clinical guidance skills

Assessment and evaluation

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Job description

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.

In conjunction with the management team contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Addictions Service in partnership with Primary Care and Mental Health practitioners as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the prison setting and to deliver a comprehensive blood borne virus service.

To operate as part of an extensive multi-disciplinary team, providing the role of an addiction Nurse to undertake assessments, provide and evaluate a range of health interventions, to meet prisoner healthcare needs and contribute to the wider continuous development of prison healthcare services.

Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of addiction & BBV issues and treatment options to provide clinical guidance to all staff on matters relating to health and wellbeing.

The post holder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care and the setting of standards of care within a secure environment.

• This post can be moved between the three prison sites if needed to meet exigencies of the service

Informal contact:

Nicola Earaker - [e-mail], 0141 770 2103

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates.

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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.

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