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An exciting opportunity has arisen for full time, Band 5 Registered nurse with the prison Substance Use and Recovery Team, which is the NHS treatment service for people with alcohol and drug dependence problems. We work closely with our partner agencies as we move towards integration of services allowing for greater flexibility of treatment options.
Applicants must have first level mental health nursing registration. Experience of working with people with substance use problems is required and should be reflected within the application.
The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of a caseload under the supervision of the team leader, providing assessment, care planning and treatment to people referred with substance use dependence problems.
You should be highly motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to manage a caseload and to organise your workload in an efficient and effective manner. You will also have the ability to function as an integral member of a team.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at
Informal enquiries should be made to Natalie Magowan, Team Leader on Natalie.magowan@nhs.scot or Linzi Stevenson on linzi.stevenson2@nhs.scot
As from 1/4/26, 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. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance .
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.