# Community Mental Health Nurse - Aries

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** NHS Grampian
- **Location:** Summerfield House
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Mental health nurse
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £43,231 - £52,679
- **Contract type:** Fixed-term
- **Employment type:** Full time
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-05T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-21T09:03:28.063Z
- **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=267229
- **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=267229
- **Employer website:** https://www.nhsgrampian.org

## Job Content

### Job details

- Job reference: 256819
- Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
- Job closing date: 05/10/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Formartine House, Ellon, AB41 9BA
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 21/09/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: Aberdeenshire Drug & Alcohol Services

An exciting career development opportunity has arisen within the Aberdeenshire Integrated Drug & Alcohol Service (DAS) for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our ARIES Outreach Team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering both pharmacological and psychological, recovery-focused interventions to individuals affected by drug and alcohol use who may be experiencing significant vulnerabilities and are at increased risk of substance-related harm. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide person-centred care and support individuals throughout their recovery journey.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in partnership with a wide range of agencies and service providers across Aberdeenshire to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented community drug and alcohol treatment services. The post holder will undertake outreach work, carrying out assessments and delivering interventions to service users in a variety of community settings throughout Aberdeenshire.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills, who is committed to delivering a high standard of care and improving outcomes for people experiencing substance use issues. Experience of working within substance use services, mental health, community nursing, or related fields would be advantageous.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this post.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates

Interviews will take place on 18 October 2026

Informal Enquiries:

- Carol McDougall, Team Leader: 07483 330340
- Tiamika Chidothe, Nurse Manager: 07475 470929

We welcome applications from enthusiastic nurses who are passionate about supporting recovery and making a positive difference in the lives of individuals affected by substance use.

## Documents

- [KM256819 - JDPS (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1200181&JobId=267229)

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