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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.
Integrated Drugs & Alcohol Recovery Team – Drumhar Health Centre
Non-medical Prescriber/Charge Nurse - Band 6 or Band 5 trainee post rising to Band 6 on successful completion of NMP course
An opportunity has arisen within the Substance Misuse Service based in Perth City but covering Perth and Kinross for a band 6 NMP or training post initially at Band 5 but rising to a Band 6 on successful completion of the Non Medical Prescribing course at level 11. The post holder will be liaison nurse to facilitate smooth transition between prison and/or hospital and community to ensure safe prescribing and treatment.
At Interview you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility and skills for acceptance and successful completion of training at Level 11.
The service holds clinics through-out Perth & Kinross, works in collaboration with the Perth & Kinross Council Drug and Alcohol Team and is part of the Integrated Health and Social Care Locality team. The post holder will work as an independent practitioner; have knowledge, skills and competence to manage individual patient consultations within a legal and ethical framework and within agreed boundaries and protocols in line with clinical governance and professional accountability.
You will:
- Put patients first.
- Show compassion
- Be caring and kind.
- Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
- Take time to have good, open communication and be accountable for your action and behaviours.
- Do the best you can by working as a team to provide excellent treatment and care
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UKNon-Medical Prescriber/ Charge Nurse NMC Register
Informal enquiries to: Anne Henderson, SCN, anne.henderson@nhs.scot or Anne Fleming, SCN anne.fleming@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.