KM256872 - Community Mental Health Nurse

Job reference:

256872

Salary:

Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Job closing date:

29/09/2026

Job Type:

Nursing and Midwifery

Location:

Lumphart Cottage, Inverurie

Employment type:

Fixed-term

Hours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:

15/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Grampian

Department:

• Aberdeenshire Drug & Alcohol Services
• Job Advert
• Aberdeenshire Integrated Drug & Alcohol Service South & Central Aberdeenshire
• 12-month Fixed Term/secondment 36 hours per week | Monday to Friday

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 RMN or RGN to join the Aberdeenshire Integrated Drug & Alcohol Service on a fixed-term basis.

You will work within a community setting, delivering high-quality, evidence-based, recovery-focused interventions to individuals experiencing alcohol and/or drug related harm. The role involves providing both pharmacological and psychosocial interventions, supporting individuals throughout their recovery journey.

The post holder will work in close partnership with colleagues across health, social care, and third-sector services to deliver Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Standards and recovery-orientated care in line with national and local priorities.

You will:

• Provide safe, effective, person-centred care to individuals with substance misuse issues
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and wider partnership network
• Demonstrate excellent communication, assessment, and care-planning skills
• Contribute to promoting recovery, harm reduction, and improved health outcomes

You should:

• Be a registered RMN or RGN with relevant post-registration experience
• Have strong organisational, communication, and team-working skills
• Be able to work autonomously while contributing effectively to team goals
• Have an understanding of recovery-focused practice within substance use services

Base: Lumphart Cottage, Inverurie Travel: Regular travel throughout South & Central Aberdeenshire is required, but may have to travel to other parts of Aberdeenshire Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

This post offers an excellent opportunity to further develop specialist skills in community drug and alcohol nursing within a supportive and experienced service.

• An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates
• Interviews will take place 09 October 2026
• Informal enquiries to Dave Taylor- Nurse Manager 07831616542 or Tia Chidothe 0748336855

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.