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 leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 6 Senior Addiction Nurse to join their North East Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service in Glasgow. The role involves working with complex clients, assuming supervisory responsibilities, and focusing on BBV management. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, along with a strong motivation to provide high-quality care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Experience dealing with complex clients with drug and alcohol problems.
• Ability to work closely with children and families as well as criminal justice services.

Responsibilities

• Assume a supervisory role with junior staff.
• Focus on BBV management within the team.
• Liaise with liver nurses and gastro-enterology.
• Responsible for referrals and supporting the NE ADRS team.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Teamwork

BBV management

Job description

Overview

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.

The shift pattern for this post is: Monday - Friday.

Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior Addiction Nurse within the North East Alcohol and Drug Recovery 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. You will assume a supervisory role with junior members of staff. 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. This role will have a focus on BBV management within the team. This will include training of staff in collaboration with medical staff, you will liaise with liver nurses and gastro-enterology out with the team. You will also be responsible for referrals and supporting the NE ADRS team in all aspects of care related to the reduction in BBV’s.

Responsibilities

• You will be working as part of a large team dealing with complex clients with drug and alcohol problems and associated physical and mental health problems.
• You will assume a supervisory role with junior members of staff.
• You will work closely with Children and Families and Criminal Justice Services amongst others.
• This role will have a focus on BBV management within the team, including training of staff in collaboration with medical staff; you will liaise with liver nurses and gastro-enterology out with the team.
• You will be responsible for referrals and supporting the NE ADRS team in all aspects of care related to the reduction in BBV’s.

Contact

Informal contact: Nurse Team Leader, Sandra Ready, [e-mail], 01415650200

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

Conditions

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 inclusion

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.

Armed Forces Covenant

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

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.

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