Addiction Nurse – West Dunbartonshire Addictions Service
Join the Addiction Nurse role at NHS Ayrshire & Arran. This position is part of the West Dunbartonshire Addictions Service, delivering acute, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million.
Responsibilities
* Assess, formulate, implement and evaluate programmes of care using a strength based recovery focused approach that proactively involves the person and optimises self‑management within the alcohol service.
* Undertake duties without direct supervision and support junior staff and Healthcare Support Workers.
* Work with patients, carers and other professionals/agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies.
* Operate in a variety of home/near‑to‑home community environments.
* Participate in regular Nurse Supervision and contribute to the learning and development of the staff team.
* Supervise the practice of others, undertake mentorship/preceptorship responsibilities and contribute to the learning and development of the staff team.
Shift Pattern
Mon to Thur 8.45 to 16.45 and Fri 8.45 to 16.15.
Qualifications
* Live NMC UK PIN.
* Experience of working within community services/ADRS preferred.
* Valid driving licence.
* … (other requirements as outlined).
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
Contact
Informal contact: Elaine McLellan, NTL, Elaine.Mclellan3@nhs.scot, 01389 812018
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