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A vacancy has arisen within CADS for Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Community Alcohol and Drug Service based Falkirk Community Hospital.
The post holder must be 1St level Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) trained to degree level with post qualifications in relevant area of speciality.The post holder will provide clinical expertise, leadership and supervision to nursing staff engaged in the delivery of evidence-based, effective, specialist interventions to those with substance use problems which includes alcohol problems.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist will implement the principles of the recovery model of care and treatment for those with drug and alcohol related issues. This involves the provision of formal, structured supervision to each member of the nursing team to ensure patients with substance use have access to treatment are progressing along the recovery pathway and receive the appropriate clinical interventions are being delivered to this complex group.
The substance use services promote the recovery model works to an integrated model of care in conjunction with partner agencies, good interpersonal skills and experience of team working is an essential requirement for this post.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
Informal enquiries to: Pamela Ure Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist (01324 673669) or Ann Milne Clinical Department Manager Tel: 01786 468282
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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