NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.
Overview
The shift pattern for this post is: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week.
You must have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Glasgow Alcohol & Drug Recovery Service is committed to providing high quality care using an integrated model of care delivery. We require a community Addiction nurse to be based within NE sector to provide specialist Addiction care and Treatment to individuals within this geographical area. The post holder will be responsible for managing their community caseload within a defined geographical location. The post holder will have a key role in promoting and developing the role of the Addiction Nurse.
The post holder should be a registered mental health nurse who is highly motivated and has excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
Assume responsibility for managing a community caseload within a defined geographical area. Promote and develop the role of the Addiction Nurse within the Glasgow Alcohol & Drug Recovery Service and deliver specialist Addiction care and treatment in the community.
Qualifications
* Registered mental health nurse (NMC UK pin) with current registration.
* Highly motivated with excellent communication skills.
Informal contact
Susie Perna, NTL, on Susie.perma@nhs.scot or call 0141 565 0200.
Application process
This post may close early due to volume of responses. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. We will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback due to the volume of applications.
Policy and equality
As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata with a corresponding increase in hourly rate so that pay is not affected.
NHSGGC-NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community and promotes a culture of inclusion with a diverse workforce.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged to be a Forces Friendly Employer and supports applications from the Armed Forces Community during the recruitment and selection process.
Flexible working
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 with less than full-time hours and a listed tenure of 'various', we encourage flexiblity and this will be discussed during recruitment.
AI and accuracy
Candidates should provide original responses in the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other third-party assistance to generate or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI. Failure to comply may result in withdrawal from the process.
Application portal issues
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact the Recruitment Service in the first instance.
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