Registered Nurse

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A vacancy has arisen within CADS for Band 5 Registered Nurse within the Community Alcohol and Drug Service based at Falkirk Community Hospital.

• Provide training, leadership, and supervision to nursing students and non-registered staff engaged in evidence-based, specialist interventions for substance use problems.
• Implement the principles of the recovery model of care and treatment for those with drug and alcohol related issues.
• Receive formal, structured monthly supervision to ensure patients with substance use are progressing along the recovery pathway and receiving appropriate clinical interventions.
• Promote an integrated model of care in conjunction with partner agencies, demonstrating good interpersonal and team‑working skills.
• Travel throughout the area of service delivery as required.

• 1st level Registered Mental Nurse (RMN) trained to degree level with an interest or experience in the relevant specialty.
• Member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the service area.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at

Informal enquiries to Siobhan Duncan, Senior Charge Nurse or Ann Milne, Clinical Department Manager .

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its 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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.