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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.
The shift pattern for this post is Mon-Fri, 0900 to 1700
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Senior Addiction Nurse within the North East Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service.
Glasgow Alcohol & Drug Recovery Service is committed to providing high quality care using an integrated model of care delivery. You would be working as part of a large team dealing with complex clients with drug and alcohol problems and associated physical and mental health problems. You will assume a supervisory role with junior members of staff. You will be expected to work closely with Children and Families and Criminal Justice Services amongst others. You should be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills.
A First Level Registered Mental Health Nurse with post registration experience working within an addiction setting at Band 5 is highly desirable.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Informal contact: Sandra Ready, Nurse Team Leader, On 0141 565 0200 or email Sandra.Ready@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
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