Senior Addiction Nurse - Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Band 6 Senior Addiction Nurse to join the North West Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service. The successful candidate will work closely with a large team to provide comprehensive care to clients with drug and alcohol issues. Essential qualifications include a live UK NMC pin. This is a full-time role with a shift pattern from Monday to Friday, 9-5, promoting work-life balance and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Must have a live NMC UK pin to be considered.
• Experience in dealing with drug and alcohol problems.
• Understanding of associated physical and mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care as part of a large team.
• Collaborate with various services including Children and Families and Criminal Justice.
• Manage complex clients with drug and alcohol issues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work with complex clients

Motivation

Education

Live NMC UK pin

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.

Role and pattern

The shift pattern for this post is: Monday - Friday, 9-5

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Opportunity

An opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Senior Addiction Nurses within North West Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service.

About the service

Glasgow Alcohol & Drug Recovery Service is committed to providing high quality care using an integrated model of care delivery. You would be working as part of a large team dealing with complex clients with drug and alcohol problems and associated physical and mental health problems.

Interagency collaboration

You will be expected to work closely with Children and Families and Criminal Justice Services amongst others. You should be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills.

Informal contact

Ashleigh McCay, NTL, On 07855196817 or email [e-mail]; Jade Boni, NTL, On 07769553495 or email [e-mail]; Michelle Hudson, NTL, On 07971902718 or email [e-mail]

Further information

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

Agenda for Change and flexible working

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Equality and Armed Forces

NHSGGC-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, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Work-life balance and flexible working

NHSGGC recognise the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. Relevant HR policies on our HR connect site.

Application integrity

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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