Community Mental Health Nurse

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to work within the developing Drug & Alcohol Service in the rural location of Lochaber.

You should be able to work in a creative and compassionate way, under guidance from the wider DARS team and CMHT Lead, to provide high quality support to people presenting with drug and alcohol issues. The successful candidate will be highly skilled in assessment and facilitation of treatment of drug and alcohol related difficulties. Excellent communication, interpersonal and time‑management skills are essential.

A good understanding and experience of assessing risk will be required. Ability to formulate and deliver plans of care is essential. Knowledge of current MAT standards and treatment options, alongside psychological interventions, is essential.

• Provide high quality support to patients with drug and alcohol issues.
• Assess risk, formulate and deliver care plans.
• Work collaboratively within the DARS team and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Build excellent working relationships with police, A&E, GPs, and partner agencies to facilitate safe discharge plans.
• Support the delivery of training to partner agencies as indicated.
• Provide a vital supporting role to other DARS practitioners and the wider MDT.

• Experienced registered nurse with competency in drug and alcohol services.
• Demonstrated ability in multi‑disciplinary working and communication.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and time‑management skills.
• Knowledge of MAT standards and psychological interventions.
• Experience in risk assessment and care plan development.

Living and working in NHS Highland offers a unique lifestyle; relocation allowance up to £8,000 available.

Informal enquiries to: Kirsty Alston, Lochaber CMHT - Team Lead, email:
kirsty.alstont

Job Reference: 235803
Closing Date: Midnight Wednesday 4th February 2026

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is to have a workforce truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care