Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service Nurse - Paisley, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland

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Paisley, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

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.

Applications from 2024 Newly Qualified Nurse/Midwife, will not be considered for this post.

This is a fixed term post for 12 months.

Shift Pattern:
Monday - Friday

As an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team the post-holder will work in partnership demonstrating compassionate caring behaviours to fulfil the key functions of the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS).

In particular the post-holder will be responsible for the assessment, formulation, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care using a strength based recovery focused approach to care that proactively involves the person and optimises self-management.

The post holder is required to be able to undertake duties without direct supervision as well as supporting and supervising work undertaken by junior members of staff and Healthcare Support Workers.

This will include predominately working on the Mobile Harm Reduction Unit as part of Renfrewshire's outreach service.

The post holder is responsible for working with patients, carers and other professionals/ agencies in line with legislative frameworks, agreed standards and clinical policies.

This involves working in a variety of home/near to home community environments.

Participating in regular Nurse Supervision and Nurse Line Management are important aspects of the role.

Supervising the practice of others, undertaking mentorship/ preceptorship responsibilities and contributing to the learning and development of the staff team are important aspects of this role.

Caring is fundamental to nursing services and to all nursing functions.

The core values of nursing must underpin the practice of every nurse and drive care that promotes positive and equitable engagement with patients, families and carers as the central focus of practice.