Nurse Team Lead B7

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.

Experienced Registered Nurse required for a secondment as Nurse Team Lead within the Inverclyde Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS). The post holder will lead the Addiction Liaison Outreach Team, support service development, and drive implementation of addiction policies and recovery pathways.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

• Fixed Term Until 31st March 2028, full-time (36 hours
• Base location - Wellpark Centre

• Lead and manage the Addiction Liaison Outreach Team.
• Oversee service performance and staff management.
• Implement national and local addiction policies, including MAT Standards.
• Support delivery of the Acute Addiction Action Plan.
• Lead clinical governance, quality improvement, workforce development, supervision, and compliance activities.
• Work with hospitals, primary care, community services, and third-sector partners.
• Support specialist assessment, intervention, outreach, and non-fatal overdose response services.

• Registered Nurse with relevant leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of addiction services, clinical governance, and service improvement.
• Knowledge of MAT Standards, recovery pathways, professional standards, and relevant legislation.
• Experience of managing staff, monitoring performance, and working within multidisciplinary teams.

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
• 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

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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.