Team Lead, Integrated Drug ServiceinAberdeen inAberdeenPUBLISHED FRI 11 APR 2025

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Opportunity to lead and manage a team within a vital healthcare service focused on recovery from substance use issues.

Engagement in service design and delivery which allows for a direct impact on patient care and program effectiveness.

Involvement in clinical governance and implementation of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards, enhancing professional expertise and clinical practice.

The chance to work with patients who have co-existing mental health conditions, providing varied and enriching clinical experience.

Support for professional development through leadership responsibilities, enriching skills in management and team dynamics.

A commitment to equality and diversity within the workplace, fostering an inclusive atmosphere for both employees and patients.

The opportunity to work within NHS Grampian, a respected health board serving a large population, enhancing job stability and community impact.

Join NHS Grampian as a Team Lead within the Integrated Drug Service in Aberdeen, where your skills and compassion can make a real difference. This full-time Band 7 position calls for a motivated practitioner with strong clinical and risk assessment skills. You will take charge of supporting individuals on their recovery journey from substance use challenges, often alongside mental health conditions. Your leadership and experience will play a pivotal role in shaping service delivery and ensuring the highest standards of care.

We believe in the power of diversity and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and fostering a supportive environment, we want to hear from you! Connect with Mary Munro, our Senior Nurse Practitioner, for an informal chat about this exciting opportunity. Together, we can create a compassionate and effective service that uplifts those in need. Apply now and be part of a team that values every individual’s contribution and nurtures personal growth.

Opportunity to lead and manage a team within a vital healthcare service focused on recovery from substance use issues.

Engagement in service design and delivery which allows for a direct impact on patient care and program effectiveness.

Involvement in clinical governance and implementation of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards, enhancing professional expertise and clinical practice.

The chance to work with patients who have co-existing mental health conditions, providing varied and enriching clinical experience.

Support for professional development through leadership responsibilities, enriching skills in management and team dynamics.

A commitment to equality and diversity within the workplace, fostering an inclusive atmosphere for both employees and patients.

The opportunity to work within NHS Grampian, a respected health board serving a large population, enhancing job stability and community impact.

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 7 Team Leader to work within the Integrated Drug Service, Aberdeen City.

You should be a motivated and skilled practitioner who possesses good clinical and risk assessment skills. The post holder will be responsible for managing a caseload of patients in recovery from substance use issues with co-existing mental health conditions. They will also be expected to be involved/active in-Service design and delivery, clinical governance, delivery of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards and organisational matters within the Integrated Drug Service. Leadership qualities and experience of managing others/ responsibilities are desirable.

Informal enquiries can be made to Mary Munro, Senior Nurse Practitioner, Email: , Extension (5)57212

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.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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