Job Details
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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
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What you will do:
South Ayrshire Treatment and Recovery Team are seeking an innovative forward thinking and creative band 5 Community Mental Health staff nurse or Assistant Community Addiction Worker to be a key part of the team to enhance our existing services. You will be flexible to work across South Ayrshire in order to meet service demand.
You will be working with service users who experience problematic substance use with co-existing mental health difficulties. You should be open to new ways of working and be able to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving and changing service, undertaking comprehensive clinical assessment and recovery focused treatment support to clients with a range of alcohol and drug problems including mental, sexual and physical health related issues within a community setting. You will also be involved in the development and supervision of staff as well as service development.
Based in South Ayrshire, you will be willing to undertake further training/education to achieve specific alcohol and drug competencies and it is essential that you have an interest in and a positive attitude towards service users experiencing mental health and substance use issues. The Services would welcome applicants who will embrace contribute and lead change in practice and undertake additional training education and practice development. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also essential.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
It is essential you have a professional qualification (Registered Nurse or Higher National Certificate level), or equivalent experience, in a relevant area, e.g. health, social care or drug and alcohol studies. You will have excellent communication and information technology skills. You will also have an excellent understanding of drug and alcohol use and associated issues and a genuine desire to work with individuals. It is desirable that you have experience of working in a community setting. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team are also essential.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 hours per week
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
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From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so
