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 an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse. You will be based in Osprey House but have opportunities to work with various Teams across the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service providing and promoting care within a variety of settings. The post involves managing a caseload of clients with drug and alcohol issues, providing screening, assessments and ongoing 1:1 support as required. Osprey House operates a 12.5 hour shift pattern over Monday to Saturday.
This post requires you to work as part of the wider multidisciplinary team and as an autonomous practitioner with caseload supervision and support from senior staff. You should possess good interpersonal skills, no previous experience necessary but a keen interest and positive approach to working within the Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service is essential. Excellent organisational skills and time management skills are essential for caseload management along with a full driving licence and use of a car for work purposes.
The post is suitable for newly qualified staff.
This is a permanent full time post of 37 hours working in accordance with service requyirements