Addiction Nurse - 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. The Role An opportunity has arisen for Band 6 Addiction Nurses within East Renfrewshire Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service.

Glasgow Alcohol & Drug Recovery Service is committed to providing high quality care using an integrated model of care delivery. You would be working as part of an integrated team dealing with complex clients with drug and alcohol problems and associated physical and mental health problems. You will be expected to work closely with CMHT, Children and Families and Criminal Justice Services amongst others.

You should be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern Permanent, Full time Shift Pattern - Monday Friday 9am 5pm Base location - St Andrews House Key Responsibilities Function as an Addiction Nurse within a multidisciplinary team, managing complex caseloads and undertaking care coordination when required. Complete holistic assessments, including risk assessment, and plan, implement, and evaluate care to support recovery.

Deliver nursing care in the least restrictive and least disruptive manner appropriate to individual needs. Identify, coordinate, and respond to health promotion needs to improve physical and mental wellbeing. Recognise and respond to vulnerabilities, including issues related to gender, health, domestic abuse, adult/child protection, and self-harm.

Build therapeutic, culturally sensitive relationships with patients and carers, ensuring dignity, equality, and respect. Work collaboratively with other agencies and services, including interpreter services, to support effective communication. Deliver evidence-based psychological, trauma-informed, and therapeutic interventions within agreed competency levels.

Administer prescribed medication and treatments safely, monitor effectiveness, and manage side effects. Provide person-centred, values-based care that promotes wellbeing and prevents relapse. Ensure all nursing practice (including delegated tasks) complies with the NMC Code and relevant legislation.

Contribute to clinical governance through effective communication, leadership, policy awareness, audit, and evidence-based practice. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job First level Registered Nurse Post registration nursing experience with relevant competences. Evidence of continuing professional development Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills Ability to fulfil main duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description.

Current Driving licence What We Offer 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 Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

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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.

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