Alcohol and Drug Services - Service Manager

NHS Scotland:

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.

Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran and/or NHS Scotland.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent experienced and motivated Alcohol and Drug Services Service Manager to lead and develop Alcohol and Drug Services across North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

This is a key senior leadership role within Mental Health Services, responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care aligned to national and local priorities. This is an excellent opportunity to shape and influence the development of Alcohol and Drug Services within North Ayrshire, working at pace with partners to improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

Hours:

The post holder will be based in Caley Court Resource Centre and hours of work will be 36hrs Monday to Friday including evenings and weekends if/when required.

The post holder will participate in the Mental Health senior manager on-call rota covering out of hours evenings and weekends (approximately 2 days per month).

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

The post holder will manage integrated health and social care community alcohol and drug recovery services ensuring effective management while supporting the Senior Manager as directed with the wider management responsibility of Ward 5 Woodland View and the Alcohol and Drug Partnership.

The post holder will lead in setting standards and performance improvements and the achievement of agreed outcomes in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Partnership's key objectives. They will direct the team ensuring the implementation of relevant legislation and national guidance or policy.

The post holder will develop and effectively manage the implementation of professional community alcohol and drug services that deliver effective assessment of risks and needs and subsequently identify preventative work, that where required, delivers interventions to support a diverse range of crisis situations. They will also contribute to wider service agenda while maintaining productive and co-operative working relationships with Elected Members, NHS Non Executives, Heads of Service, senior officers and stakeholders across partner organisations.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

The post holder must have a Professional Qualification in Social Work or NHS e.g. CQSW/COT/Registered Nurse or AHP/Diploma or Degree. The post holder will have a post graduate/masters qualification or equivalent knowledge/experience.

The post holder will be able to demonstrate management and leadership competencies. They will have an in depth knowledge of relevant policies and legislation and be able to demonstrate continuous professional development.

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case by case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.