Community Mental Health Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse to work within the developing Drug & Alcohol Service in the beautiful 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, providing high quality support to people presenting with drug and alcohol issues and addictions.

The role involves assessing and facilitation of treatment of drug and alcohol related difficulties, with a strong emphasis on communication, interpersonal and time management skills. You will be expected to assess risk, formulate and deliver plans of care, apply current MAT standards and treatment options, alongside psychological interventions.

Work will be multidisciplinary, requiring excellent relationships with partner agencies such as police, A&E, and GPs, to facilitate safe discharge plans and support training for these partners.

You will provide vital support to other DARS practitioners and the wider MDT, acting as an integral member of the extended care team to ensure safe and effective community care.

Living and working in NHS Highland offers a unique lifestyle, with access to Scotland’s natural landscapes and a supportive team environment.

Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 available for eligible expenses.

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. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

• Assess and facilitate treatment of drug and alcohol related difficulties.
• Deliver high quality support to patients and carers.
• Assess risk and formulate and deliver care plans.
• Apply MAT standards and psychological interventions.
• Work multidisciplinary with police, A&E, GPs and other partner agencies.
• Support the delivery of training to partner agencies.
• Provide vital supporting role to DARS practitioners and the wider MDT.
• Act as an integral member of the extended care team.

• Experience as a nurse within drug and alcohol services.
• Strong assessment and treatment facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time‑management skills.
• In-depth understanding of risk assessment.
• Experience with MAT standards and psychological interventions.
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary working.

• Relocation allowance up to £8,000.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.