Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service Nurse

Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service Nurse
Job reference: 262445
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 08/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: St Andrews House
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Department: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service

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 seeking a motivated and compassionate RMN to join the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS) in East Renfrewshire. This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to work with individuals experiencing alcohol and drug use, delivering person-centred care that promotes recovery and reduces harm. The successful candidate will undertake assessments, care planning, physical health monitoring, harm reduction interventions and ongoing clinical support. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside health, social care and third-sector partners, you will help provide coordinated and effective care. The role involves outreach work across East Renfrewshire, requiring flexibility and a willingness to travel to meet service user needs. Applicants must be a First Level Registered Nurse with a valid NMC PIN. Candidates without current NMC registration will not be shortlisted.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent Role
St Andrews House, Barrhead
Monday to Friday - 36 Hours (Travel across East Renfrewshire is required to support service users in a variety of settings)

Key responsibilities:
As an ADRS Nurse and key worker, you will manage a defined caseload within a multidisciplinary team, undertaking holistic assessments, risk assessments and the planning, implementation and evaluation of care programmes. You will deliver nursing care tailored to individual needs in the least restrictive manner possible, support both mental and physical wellbeing through health promotion activities, and identify and respond appropriately to issues such as vulnerability, domestic abuse, child and adult protection concerns, gender-specific needs and self-harm. The role also involves developing therapeutic relationships with service users and carers, ensuring care is delivered with dignity, equality and respect while recognising cultural and spiritual diversity. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies and support services to ensure effective communication and coordinated care.

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

• First Level Registered Nurse qualification
• Current and valid NMC UK PIN
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug recovery services and harm reduction approaches
• Understanding of risk assessment and care planning processes
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Knowledge of safeguarding, adult and child protection procedures
• Understanding of mental and physical health promotion principles
• Awareness of equality, diversity, dignity and respect in care delivery
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with service users and carers
• Strong communication and partnership-working skills

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:
Lorna Easdon, Senior ADRS Nurse, 0141 577 4685, Lorna.Easdon@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.