NHS Shetland
Specialist Nurse in Substance Misuse
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Specialist Nurse in Substance Misuse (Ref: 254141)
Fixed term contract until August 2028
Part time 30 hours per week
Band 6 - Salary Range £43,231 - £52,679 per annum (pro rata)
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)
Relocation assistance of up to £8,000 is available
This is an excellent and exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse within this specialist field to join our dynamic Substance Misuse Recovery Service. We are looking for registered nurses RMN, with relevant nursing experience in Substance Misuse ideally in a remote and rural setting and post graduate education.
The post holder will assist in developing and maintaining a clinical service providing assessment, treatment and support to individuals whom have been identified as being dependent on substances. They will provide support to individuals with co-existing mental health and substance issues. This will involve assessment of service users needs; development, implementation and evaluation of individually planned care together with other members of the multidisciplinary team and partner agencies. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of multi-agency working are essential.
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This contract is fixed-term until August 2028. The reason for the fixed-term contract is secondment cover, and to allow for ongoing workforce planning and review of establishment. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.
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Closing date: 30 August 2026
Interview date: 10 September 2026
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