Registered Nurse - Mental Health/Learning Disability - Addiction Recovery Team

Band 5 Mental Health Nurse

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Addiction Recovery Team across North Lanarkshire. The team is based across 6 sites. It is multi-disciplinary, including social workers, social care workers, psychiatry, nursing, and occupational therapy.

ART works directly with adults and their families/carers who have addiction issues and complex needs.

The service will undertake a whole systems review to ensure continuous evolution aligned with Scottish Government aspirations. Meeting MAT standards is a key priority, and you will play an integral role in achieving these standards.

The service offers innovative community-based treatments, including intensive, time-limited interventions when necessary.

The team also supports partner agencies, collaborating with justice, adult services, and children and families. You will receive regular supervision, participate in multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), and engage in joint working.

The team is involved in significant service development, providing opportunities for your contribution and professional growth.

This is an exciting time to join the Addiction Recovery Team amidst ongoing developments across Scotland.

NHS Lanarkshire

Interested in working with NHS Lanarkshire? This could be your chance to join Team Lanarkshire!

We prioritize patient-centered care. Each staff member plays a vital role in delivering healthcare services.

We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire comprises acute hospital services, corporate and support services, and integrated primary healthcare and social care through North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships.

What you'll need to bring

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Excellent team working skills and ability to work independently
• Effective listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management skills
• Basic IT skills
• A full UK/EU/EEA driving license is required.

Desirable additional qualifications

• Completion of relevant training (e.g., Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Act)
• Degree or ongoing degree in a relevant field
• Experience in mental health as a registered practitioner
• Experience in forensic or adult mental health nursing
• Commitment to patient care improvement
• Knowledge of mental health legislation, policies, and guidelines
• Proficiency in mental health assessments and evidence-based interventions

Contract details

• Permanent
• Full-time or part-time, various hours
• This is a part-time role with pro-rata salary

Location and working pattern

This role is based in the Addiction Recovery Team, North Lanarkshire. Shortlisted candidates may be considered for similar roles elsewhere.

Interested in more information?

Contact Iain Sharkey, Service Manager Addictions, at .

For application or recruitment queries, contact Tracy Watson at . Please include the job title and reference number.

Why join NHS Lanarkshire?

We offer a supportive environment to develop your skills and career. Benefits include annual leave, public holidays, NHS Pension Scheme, sick leave, occupational health, counseling, and work-life balance policies.

Further information

See the Job Description for role details. For recruitment info, visit our webpage or download our info pack.

Additional Information for Applicants

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NHS Lanarkshire promotes diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome all applicants regardless of background or identity.

Care experienced applicants include those who have lived in foster care, kinship care, or residential settings.

Applicants must provide genuine responses in their application. Use of AI or third-party assistance to alter answers is discouraged and may lead to application withdrawal.

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