Community Mental Health Nurse - Aries
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 05/10/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting fixed-term opportunity for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join the ARIES Outreach Team within Aberdeenshire Integrated Drug & Alcohol Service. The role involves delivering pharmacological and psychological, recovery-focused interventions to individuals affected by drug and alcohol use, often with significant vulnerabilities. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing person-centred care and support throughout their recovery journey. The post requires outreach work, conducting assessments and delivering interventions in various community settings across Aberdeenshire.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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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
Job Advert
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 interventi
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