Community Mental Health Nurse​/Community Registered General Nurse

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 and 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.

• 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

• 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 and 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 week commencing 16 November 2026

Informal enquiries to Dave Taylor, Nurse Manager,  or Tia Chidothe,

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.