OverviewAberdeenshire Drug & Alcohol Services – Location: North Aberdeenshire (Peterhead / Fraserburgh / Banff). Hours: Full-time (36 hours per week). Contract: 1 Year Fixed term. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Nurse to join Aberdeenshire Drug & Alcohol Services, supporting the delivery of a Blood Borne Virus (BBV) service to individuals affected by substance use.ResponsibilitiesThe post holder will play a key role in improving access to BBV screening, prevention, treatment and care for individuals who use drugs and alcohol, aligning with national priorities including the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards and Scotland’s “Preventing Harm, Promoting Recovery” Strategy (2026–2035).The successful candidate will support already established teams and will be required to work in partnership with other providers and agencies within North Aberdeenshire to deliver recovery orientated community drug/alcohol treatment to clients recovering from addiction.The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and team working skills, have some experience of working with people with drug or alcohol problems, and ready to provide a high standard of care when addressing substance use issues.QualificationsRegistered Nurse at Band 5 level.Some experience of working with people with drug or alcohol problems.Excellent communication and team working skills; ability to provide high standard of care addressing substance use issues.Organisation and CommitmentNHS 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.Additional InformationAs a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. For advice with any system issues, contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some vacancies are internal only; if you are a current NHS employee, update your Jobtrain profile accordingly.We strive to ensure the environment is conducive to a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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