Addiction Nurse Inverclyde Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

In order to apply to for this position you must have a live pin with the NMC UK.

The shift pattern for this position is to be confirmed. 

This is fixed term post of 12 months. 

As an integral member of Inverclyde Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS) the post holder will work in partnership demonstrating compassionate caring behaviours to fulfil the key functions of the service. The post holder will carry a caseload of alcohol and drug patients and perform nursing duties for all service users.

The post holder will also:

• support the duty team
• carry out all routine mental health assessments required for psychology referrals
• and any urgent mental health assessments
• buvidal clinic
• requested bloods for any patient and any other nursing duties including harm reduction
• Injecting Equipment Provision (IEP)
• BBV testing and wound care. 

The post holder will be responsible for assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of programmes relating to alcohol and drug recovery using a strength-based recovery focused approach to care that proactively involves the person and family. Defining the level of need of problematic alcohol and/or drug use patients and providing a range of information and education regarding treatment and support available. The post holder should have a working knowledge and be able to contribute to the delivery of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards, NHSGGC board wide ADRS Alcohol Recovery Pathway and NHSGGC board wide ADRS nursing work plan. As part of the nursing cohort the post will contribute to the implementation and expansion of nurse lead clinics including Twinrix, wound care, physical health, mental health, Buvidal and liaise with primary care e.g. diabetes link nurse. The post holder is responsible for proactively promoting partnership working with patients, carers and other professionals/ agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies. Duties will include supervising the practice of students monitoring undertaking mentorship/ preceptorship responsibilities are important key functions and aspects of this role.

Informal contact: Sarah-Jane Caven, Nurse Team Lead, , sarahjane.caven@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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