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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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
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What you will do:
You will be part of the wider NADARS Health and Social Care team including prescribing staff to deliver a safe and effective treatment and care service for complex drug and alcohol dependant clients across North Ayrshire. The post holder, under supervision of AFC Band 6 staff, will also support the roll out and continuity of care in line with the Scottish Governments Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards.
You will work within the health and social care multidisciplinary team to develop and manage individual caseloads making decisions with regard to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of an individuals’ care in order to develop care plans with support, supervision and guidance from their line manager. They will manage referrals from the locality meetings and work in partnership with their colleagues, wider health and social services and Recovery Development Workers to ensure that the client’s recovery journey is person centered and inclusive and ensure that all systems are updated in a timeously. They will also be responsible for the appropriate supervision and support of junior staff. You are also required to offer addiction related support, advice and information to clients, family and carers and partner agencies as part of the NADARS enhanced duty system.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
- A diploma, or equivalent knowledge, in drug and alcohol use is essential.
- Experience of working in the field of addictions is desirable.
- Experience of working in a related community setting is desirable.
- Experience of working in needle exchange services desirable.
- Knowledge of addiction related theory and practise is desirable to be able to undertake comprehensive assessments of need and incorporate a range of cognitive/
- Awareness of addiction related national, local and organisational policies and guidelines.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
1x post : permanent - 37hours
1x post: fixed term - 37 hours
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
UKCar licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Lorna Wallace, 01294 476000
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