Addiction Nurse - Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

We are looking for two motivated and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service in Renfrewshire. This is a varied and rewarding role working with individuals experiencing alcohol and drug use, where you will play a key part in delivering person centred care that reduces harm and supports recovery.

You will be involved in assessment, care planning, and ongoing clinical support, including physical health monitoring, harm reduction, and contributing to treatment interventions. You will work closely within a multi-disciplinary team across health and social care, as well as with third sector partners, supporting a coordinated and consistent approach to care.

The role requires a willingness to travel across Renfrewshire to meet the needs of individuals in a range of settings. Your primary base will be Back Sneddon Street in Paisley but a driving licence and access to transport is preferred as assertive outreach is a main function of this role. We are looking for someone who is well organised, non-judgemental in their approach, and brings energy and enthusiasm to their work.

The role requires a willingness to travel across Renfrewshire to meet the needs of individuals in a range of settings. Your primary base will be Back Sneddon Street in Paisley but a driving licence and access to transport is preferred as assertive outreach is a main function of this role. We are looking for someone who is well organised, non-judgemental in their approach, and brings energy and enthusiasm to their work.

Applicants must be first level registered nurses with a valid NMC pin. Candidates without an NMC registration will not be shortlisted.

If you are looking to develop your career in a supportive and forward thinking service, and want to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives, we would welcome your application. Expressions of interest are welcomed and encouraged so please get in touch if you would like to learn more about this role.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in Bank Sneddon Centre
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time position (37 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities:

• Functioning as an ADRS Nurse/ key worker within a multi-disciplinary team for a defined patient caseload.
• The holistic assessment of care needs including risk assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care.
• Carrying out all relevant forms of nursing care pertinent to the needs of individual patients in the least restrictive and disruptive manner as possible.
• Responding to health promotion needs of patients focusing on improving the mental and physical well-being of patients.
• Identifying, and responding to the needs of patients which might be related to vulnerability, gender, health, domestic abuse, adult/child protection and/or self harm.
• Developing therapeutic relationships with patients and carers ensuring that care needs are identified and met within a participative framework demonstrating principles of equality, dignity and respect accounting for spiritual and cultural diversity. Working proactively with other agencies/ services (i.e. interpreter services) to aid effective communication.
• Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

EssentialApplicants must be:

• A Registered Nurse with Level 1 NMC registration
• Educated to a minimum degree level (or equivalent)
• Able to demonstrate evidence of active and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge and application of physical and/or mental health nursing care
• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge and application of risk assessment, including factors impacting on physical/mental health, wellness and recovery
• Able to provide evidence of supervision and reflective practice

DesirableIt would be beneficial if applicants also have:

• Completion of an evidence-based psychological therapies / psychological approaches to care formal programme of study
• Evidence of actively working towards postgraduate level study (or equivalent)
• Completion of a recognised mentor preparation programme and/or being a registered mentor

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:Chelsey Paterson, Nurse Team Lead, 0300 300 1199 option 2, Chelsey.Paterson@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

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. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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