Alcohol and Drug Partnership Development Officer

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Alcohol and Drug Partnership Development Officer

Band 5 - £31,892 to £39,735 per annum

Plus £1,349 Distant Island Allowance per annum

37 hours per week

Permanent Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as a Development Officer for the Outer Hebrides Alcohol and Drug Partnership. The post is hosted within the Public Health Directorate of NHS Western Isles and will be based at the Health Board Offices, Stornoway with occasional travel to other sites.

The successful applicant will work as part of the OHADP Support Team and be responsible at operational level for ensuring implementation of interagency strategies and action plans and provide support to the Co-ordinator, Chair and members of the ADP.

The applicant should have a good understanding of alcohol, drug and substance issues but training will be provided as part of induction.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).

This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

For any informal enquiries and discussions, please contact Angela Grant at angela.grant4@nhs.scot or telephone 01851 708056 to arrange a suitable time.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Western Isles (NHSWI) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.

CLOSING DATE: 25th March 2025