NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.
This is a fulltime position of 37 hours per week. Normal working hours for the post will be Monday to Thursday 8.45am until 5pm and Friday 9am until 4pm. Staff on occasion maybe expected to participate in shift work including evenings and weekends.
This is a fixed-term post for 2 years.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post (registered Nurse Level 1 NMC registration).
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team the post-holder will work in partnership demonstrating compassionate caring behaviours to fulfil the key functions of the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS). In particular the post-holder will be responsible for the assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of complex programmes of care using a strength based recovery focused approach to care that proactively involves the person and optimises self-management. The functioning of an Addiction Nurse within ADRS will be to work with a complex caseload of patients requiring specialist ADRS treatment in line with Medical assisted treatment standards (MAT), participate in Buvidal clinic’s, identifying vulnerabilities to gender, domestic abuse, adult/child protection, mental health whilst coordinating and responding to health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving their physical and mental well-being undertaking case manager responsibilities when required. An important part of the role will be to educated patients in harm reduction, provide needle exchange equipment, BBV testing, wound care, requesting bloods from patients and support/encourage patients in their recovery journey.
The post holder should have a working knowledge and be able to contribute to the delivery of the (MAT) Standards, NHSGGC board wide ADRS Alcohol Recovery Pathway and NHSGGC board wide ADRS nursing work plan. As part of the nursing cohort the post will contribute to the implementation and expansion of nurse lead clinics including Twinrix, wound care, physical health, mental health and Buvidal.
The post holder is responsible for proactively promoting partnership working with patients, carers and other professionals/ agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies. This involves working in a variety of home/near to home community environments.
The post holder is required to undertake duties without direct supervision as well as supervising the practice of others, monitoring undertaking mentorship/ preceptorship responsibilities, participating in as well as providing regular Nurse Supervision whilst supporting ongoing professional and practice development. The post holder will participation in regular caseload supervision and regular performance appraisal including a Professional Development Plan (PDP). The post holder will encourage responsibility and accountability for identifying and addressing development needs required for ensuring safe, effective, person centred care for self and others within the ADRS.
A key functions of the post holder will be supporting the Band 6 in the maintenance of a robust clinical governance within ADRS which includes establishing and maintaining; effective communication, implementation of policies, procedures and operational standards, evidence based practice, a culture of learning and strategies to maintain safety and minimise risk.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
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