Senior Addictions Nurse Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service

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 exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior Addiction Nurse within the North West Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS). Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide specialist care and treatment to individuals with complex alcohol and drug-related issues, alongside associated physical and mental health needs. The role involves working collaboratively with a range of partners including Children and Families Services, Criminal Justice Services, statutory and third-sector agencies, while promoting a recovery-focused, strengths-based approach to care.

You will also provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to registered and unregistered staff, helping to maintain high standards of person-centred care.

• Permanent Role
• Glasgow Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service - North West
• 36 Hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm)

As a Senior Addiction Nurse, you will undertake holistic assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of care for individuals with complex addiction and recovery needs. You will coordinate care, conduct risk assessments, deliver evidence-based interventions including psychological and trauma-informed approaches, administer and monitor prescribed treatments, and promote both physical and mental wellbeing. The role requires developing therapeutic relationships with patients, carers and partner agencies while ensuring care is delivered with dignity, equality and respect.

You will contribute to clinical governance, supervise and support staff and learners, provide clinical supervision and line management, maintain accurate records, and provide nursing leadership, including deputising for the Nurse Team Leader when required.

• Registered Nurse (Level
  1) with current NMC registration.
• Significant experience within addiction services.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Completion of a formal programme in evidence-based psychological therapies or psychological approaches to care.
• Specialist knowledge of physical and/or mental health nursing care.
• Specialist knowledge and application of risk assessment and recovery-focused practice.
• Excellent understanding of values-based, person-centred care.
• Evidence of supervision and reflective practice.
• Experience of care coordination.
• Experience of working in a community-based environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, influencing and conflict resolution skills.
  
  Experience using digital systems, email and electronic patient records.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload and delegate appropriately.
• Working knowledge of the NMC Code.
• Ability to undertake daily clinical contacts within community settings requiring travel.

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.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• 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
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• 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

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