Overview
NHS Ayrshire & Arran – Drug and Alcohol Recovery Nurse. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Adult) with experience of supporting people who use substances to join our busy Drug and Alcohol Service.
Responsibilities
* Independently assess, plan and implement evidence based treatment programmes in collaboration with the client group and in close partnership with other agencies as well as providing harm reduction advice.
* Demonstrate a personal commitment to providing a flexible service to meet local need, putting clients' strengths first and fostering an environment where the client can be proactive in working towards recovery.
* Develop professionally in a challenging and rewarding area of practice; be enthusiastic, motivated, patient focused and able to support a team.
* Work in a community based supportive environment with a strong commitment to personal and professional development, with opportunities to learn from colleagues and to grow skills in working with people who use substances.
* Hold Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or provide a commitment to achieve the relevant qualification if not already in place.
* Travel efficiently and effectively to undertake the role; a driving licence is essential and access to a vehicle may be required. A pool car may be available.
* This is a permanent part-time post of 15 hours per week.
* This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Qualifications and requirements
* Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Adult) with experience of supporting people who use substances.
* Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or commitment to achieve relevant qualification if not already held.
* Ability to travel to fulfil the role.
* Permanent part-time position (15 hours).
Contacts
Informal queries to: Marie Cuthbert, Interim District Manager Caithness (07974107022, marie.cuthbert2@nhs.scot) or Lesley Campbell, Service Team Lead (01847 891224, lesley.campbell6@nhs.scot)
Recruitment team can be contacted by emailing nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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