Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) - Nadars

About NHS Ayrshire and Arran

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland, committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful in support of the core purpose: Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

About the role

Advanced Nurse Practitioner within the North Ayrshire Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service (NADARS), based at Caley Court Resource Centre, Stevenson. Permanent, full-time post at 36 hours per week. A full UK driving licence is essential. The vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received.

Responsibilities

• Work within agreed protocols to perform assessment, initiate clinical investigations, determine differential diagnosis, and undertake appropriate interventions for addiction presentations.
• Participate in the development and delivery of educational addiction-related training within Mental Health.
• Command a broad expert knowledge base and clinical competence to support multi-professional teams, ensuring a high standard of clinical care for individuals with substance misuse, in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and health and safety legislation.
• Assess patients, plan and implement care, provide specialist advice, and maintain a high standard of clinical record keeping.
• Work autonomously within the multidisciplinary community team to ensure a high standard of care for the defined patient group.
• Act as a nurse prescriber with command of a broad expert knowledge base and clinical competence.
• Hold (or be willing to undertake) Non-Medical Prescribing and Clinical Assessment Module qualifications; additional trauma-informed psychological training is essential.
• Complete (or undertake) a specialist module relating to substance use.
• Provide leadership, clinical support, supervision, and advice to nursing staff.
• Make appropriate referrals to and coordinate the contribution of other members of the multi-professional team.
• Facilitate and participate in audit and quality assurance programmes, promoting evidence-based best practice.

Requirements

• First Level Registered Nurse – RMN (Registered Mental Nurse).
• Comprehensive post-registration experience (essential).
• Expert, in-depth knowledge and experience in the field of Addictions, incorporating a range of cognitive and behavioural strategies to enhance lifestyle change (essential).
• Degree or diploma, or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience (essential).
• Evidence of continuing professional development, including masters-level modules in advanced practice, clinical assessment, and non-medical prescribing (essential).
• Demonstrable leadership skills (essential).
• High degree of motivation and ability to work in a complex environment (essential).
• Superior communication skills (oral and written) and proven skills in delegation, decision-making, problem-solving, planning, and prioritising (essential).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).