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An exciting opportunity has arisen for Addiction Nurses to join Fife Addiction Services.
As a member of a multi-professional team, you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and will provide high quality care to patients, families and carers in relation to drug/alcohol services. In a Fife-wide service you will be expected to work in partnership with other team members to provide and contribute to the development of a service to respond to the needs of drug and / or alcohol using individuals.
You will possess good communication skills, good assessment and written documentation skills and be able to manage your time effectively and meet deadlines.
You will be a First Level Registered Nurse with experience of working directly or indirectly with individuals who have drug and / or alcohol issues.
You will be expected to work Monday to Friday but with occasional flexibility expected in line with service needs.
*Permanent and Fixed Term positions are available
For an informal discussion relating to any aspects of the post please contact Ian Davidson, Lead Nurse Addiction Services on 01592 716446 or ian.davidson3@nhs.scot or Wilma Burt, Senior Addiction Nurse on 01592 643355 ext 46960
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.