Senior Drug and Alcohol Recovery Nurse
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 29.19
- Hours / week
- 29.19
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse (Mental Health or Adult) with experience in substance use support to join the Drug and Alcohol Service. The role involves independently assessing, planning, and implementing evidence-based treatment programs in collaboration with clients and other agencies, as well as providing harm reduction advice. The successful applicant will demonstrate commitment to a flexible, client-centred service, fostering an environment where clients can proactively work towards recovery. It offers development in a challenging and rewarding area, requiring enthusiasm, motivation, and a patient-focused approach.
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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:
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
Job Advert
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 supportiv
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