Role
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across clinical and non‑clinical professions. The post‑holder is a senior member of the Community Addictions Service, working in partnership with patients, carers and multi‑agency professionals. They will provide compassionate, recovery‑focused nursing care to individuals experiencing problematic alcohol and/or drug use. The role includes holding a clinical caseload, supporting duty functions, and delivering assessments and interventions across community and home‑based settings.
Duration, Location and Working Pattern
- Base location – Wellpark Centre
- Shift pattern evenings and weekends (yet to be confirmed)
- Fixed Term until 21/01/27, Part‑time
Key Responsibilities
- Caseload management – Carry a caseload of alcohol and drug service users and deliver all relevant nursing duties.
- Mental health assessments – Complete routine assessments for psychology referrals and urgent mental health assessments as required.
- Clinical interventions – Assess, formulate, implement and evaluate recovery programmes using a strength‑based, person‑centred approach.
- Home and community visits – Provide interventions in the home or near‑home environment when service users cannot attend the service.
- MAT Standards delivery – Contribute to the delivery of Medication‑Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards and GGC ADRS pathways and work plans.
- Supervision and leadership – Provide and participate in regular nurse supervision; undertake line‑management duties.
- Staff development – Supervise junior staff and students, including mentorship and preceptorship responsibilities.
- Partnership working – Promote collaborative working with patients, carers and partner agencies in line with legislation and clinical policy.
- Clinical tasks – Carry out requested bloods and other routine nursing duties for any service user.
Qualifications & Experience
- Registered Nurse Level 1 with NMC registration (essential).
- Experience at Band 5 level.
- Preference for experience in addictions or community nursing.
- Working knowledge of:
- MAT Standards
- GGC ADRS Alcohol Pathway
- GGC ADRS Nursing Work Plan
Benefits
- 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
Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement
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. NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer and welcomes applications from the Armed Forces Community.
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