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Borders Addiction Service – Galashiels & Scottish Borders
Hours: Full‑time (36 hrs), Monday–Friday
Location: Galavale House, Galashiels (with travel across the Borders)

Why this role?

Lead a nationally recognised, innovative team delivering medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and holistic, community‑based care. Shape service development and strategy while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle in a picturesque rural region with excellent access to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle.

What you’ll do

Provide operational leadership for Borders Addiction Service, ensuring delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

Manage multidisciplinary staff and resources effectively.

Drive compliance with MAT standards and national guidelines.

Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve outcomes and service resilience.

What we’re looking for

Registered healthcare professional with significant experience in addictions or mental health services.

Proven leadership and management skills, including staff supervision and service improvement.

Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Commitment to NHS values: care, compassion, quality, teamwork, dignity, respect, openness and honesty.

What we offer

Permanent senior role within an enthusiastic and supportive team.

Opportunity to influence service development and innovation.

NHS pension, generous annual leave, professional development and leadership training.

Interested?

Contact Ash Wright, Operational Manager, on ash.wright@nhs.scot for a visit/informal chat.

Apply via NHS Scotland Jobs – Reference [Update with correct ref] by closing date.

Take the next step in your leadership career — join our Borders Addiction Service today!

As from 1st April 2026, 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.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

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