Job details
- Job reference: 258552
- Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
- Job closing date: 16/09/2026
- Job Type: Personal and Social Care
- Location: Various locations across Caithness & Sutherland
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 29.19
- Job posted date: 02/09/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: DARS, Caithness
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Adult) with experience of supporting people who use substances to join our busy Drug and Alcohol Service. The post holder will independently assess, plan and implement evidence-based treatment programmes in collaboration with the client group and in close partnership with other agencies. As well as providing harm reduction advice. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate their personal commitment to providing a flexible service to meet local need, which puts client’s strengths first and foremost while fostering an environment where the client can be proactive in working towards their recovery.
The role offers the successful applicant the opportunity to develop themselves in a challenging and rewarding area of practice. You should be enthusiastic, motivated, patient focused and enjoy and thrive on challenge, with skills and experience of supporting a team. We work in a community based supportive environment with a strong commitment to personal and professional development and this post specifically will offer you the opportunity to learn from colleagues and to develop your own skills to work with people who use substances.
You should hold Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or provide a commitment to achieve relevant qualification if not already in place.
The applicant would be required to travel efficiently and effectively to undertake the role. A driving licence is essential and a pool car may be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.
For any informal enquiries please contact
Marie Cuthbert : marie.cuthbert2@nhs.scot
07974107022
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This advert is for Senior Drug and Alcohol Recovery Nurse with NHS Highland in Inverness, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £43,231 - £52,679. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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