Addictions Nurse - B6

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.

The shift pattern for this position is 8.45-16.45 Mon Thu / Fri 8.45 16.15.

Requirement for Mental Health Nurse Registration and Driving License Essential.

As an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team the post-holder will work in partnership demonstrating compassionate caring behaviours to fulfil the key functions of West Dunbartonshire Addictions Services, based in the Clydebank Team 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 optimizes self-management. The post holder is required to undertake duties without direct supervision as well as supporting and supervising work undertaken by registered and unregistered nursing staff.

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. Participating in, as well as providing regular Nurse Supervision and undertaking Nursing Line Management responsibilities are critical aspects of the role. Supervising the practice of others, monitoring undertaking mentorship/ preceptorship responsibilities and supporting the team lead in the ongoing learning and development of the staff team are important key functions and aspects of this role. The post holder will be able to evidence ongoing professional development / qualifications. Caring is fundamental to nursing services and to all nursing functions. The core values of nursing must underpin the practice of every nurse and drive care that promotes positive and equitable engagement with patients, families and carers as the central focus of practice

Informal contact: Mai Ferguson, Nurse Team Leader, 0141 941 4400, Mai.Ferguson@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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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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