Senior Drug and Alcohol Recovery Nurse

NHS Highland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland in Scotland is seeking a Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Adult) to join our Drug and Alcohol Service, providing assessment and evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with clients and partner agencies.

A driving licence is essential, and Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or a commitment to achieve is required. Travel to client locations will be needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Mental Health or Adult pathway.
• Experience supporting people who use substances.
• Willingness to travel and hold a driving license.
• Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or commitment to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess, plan and implement evidence-based treatment programmes with clients.
• Provide harm reduction advice and support.
• Collaborate with other agencies and teams in a community-based setting.
• Support and contribute to a learning environment for personal and professional development.

Skills

Nursing registration

Substance misuse experience

Flexible service delivery

Driving license

Education

NMC registration

Job description

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 need, which puts client’s 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 challenge, 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 and 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 Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or provide a commitment to achieve 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.

For any informal enquiries please contact

Marie Cuthbert

07974107022

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.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .