Addictions Nurse - North West ADRS

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

An opportunity has arisen for Band 5 Addiction Nurses within North West Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service. Glasgow Alcohol & Drug Recovery Service is committed to providing high quality care using an integrated model of care delivery.

This is a full time permanent post based within North West Community Addiction Team. These hours will be worked Monday – Friday 0900 to 1700.

This postholder plays a key role in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of treatment and care to a client group who often present with complex needs. With the ongoing increase in drug‑ and alcohol‑related deaths, it is vital that the team can respond promptly to addiction issues and engage patients in treatment quickly and effectively. Glasgow has a significant public injecting population and a high proportion of HIV diagnoses, making it essential that staffing levels support engagement in drug and alcohol treatment, as well as harm reduction and blood‑borne virus (BBV) interventions.

The postholder will contribute to maintaining an appropriate skill mix, remain flexible to changing drug trends, and provide supervision and support to junior staff, thereby supporting the development and retention of all team members.

• Registered Nurse Level 1 NMC registration
• Educated to a minimum of degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of active and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Working knowledge and application of physical and/or mental health nursing care
• Working knowledge and application of risk assessment and factors impacting physical/mental health, wellness, and recovery
• Evidence of supervision and reflective practice
• Knowledge of values‑based practice

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

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

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part‑time working hours will be reduced on a pro‑rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises 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 where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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