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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.
In order to apply to for this position you must have a live pin with the NMC UK.
Applications from 2023 Newly Qualified Nurse/Midwife, will not be considered for this post.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new and innovative service at the early stages of development. The Crisis Outreach Service seeks to engage and work alongside some of the most vulnerable and hard to reach individuals in alcohol or drug crisis by linking them into appropriate treatment services through a person centred approach.
Successful applicants will benefit from previous experience of working within an Alcohol and Drug Setting. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the benefits of an assertive outreach approach in supporting high risk vulnerable service users into treatment and recovery focussed services.
You should be a First Level Registered Nurse who is enthusiastic and able to demonstrate knowledge in relation to available treatments, harm reduction interventions underpinned by a person centred approach to the role. An understanding of the personal and social impact of alcohol and drug use is essential to the role. You should be able to demonstrate your ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with a number of professional, third sector and voluntary agency partners.
The service operates seven days per week (including public holidays) with shift work a requirement of the role. In addition the successful candidate may be required to provide cover across wider Tier 4 ADRS Services.
The shift pattern is; Variable
Informal Contact; Lyndsey McBain, Nurse Team Leader email Lyndsey.McBain@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Contact Number 0141 201 3102
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.
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