Community addiction nurse - Learning Disability, Mental Health and Recovery Services

Community addiction nurse – Learning Disability, Mental Health and Recovery Services

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million.

Monday to Thursday 9.00 am–5.00 pm, Friday 9.00 am–4.30 pm. East Renfrewshire ADRS team.

As part of the multi‑disciplinary team you’ll work closely with the ADRS team and partner organisations to deliver compassionate, person‑centred care. A key focus is supporting Scotland’s Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards, ensuring people receive the right support when they need it – including same‑day treatment. You’ll be supported and supervised by a Band 6 Nurse, taking responsibility for the care management and support of individuals accessing ADRS.

You’ll play a vital part in delivering strengths‑based, recovery‑focused care that encourages self‑management and empowerment.

• Deliver community‑based care in clinics, offices and homes, ensuring alignment with legislative frameworks, clinical policies and agreed standards.
• Collaborate with service users, carers and professionals under the guidance of the Nurse Team Leader.
• Support Scotland’s Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards, ensuring same‑day treatment when required.

Must have a Live PIN with the NMC UK.

Informal contact:
Lorna Easdon, Senior ADRS Nurse, lorna.easdont, 0141 577 3368.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Scotland encourage applications from all sections of the community, promoting a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde‑NHS Scotland also supports applications from across the Armed Forces Community.

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