Senior Drug and Alcohol Recovery Nurse
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 11/11/2026
Job Type: Healthcare Sciences
Location: Nairn Town and County Hospital
Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week: 21.6
Department: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland

Fixed Term until 24/05/2027

An exciting secondment 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 in Nairn.

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 clients 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 supportive environment with a strong commitment to personal and professional development and this post specifically will offer you the opportunity to learn from colleagues and to develop your own skills to work with people who use substances.

You should hold Independent and Supplementary Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or provide a commitment to achieve relevant qualification if not already in place.

Travel and driving
The applicant would be required to travel efficiently and effectively to undertake the role. A driving licence is essential and a pool car may be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.

Informal Enquiries To: Keila Singh-Mccamley
Email: keila.singh-mccamley@nhs.scot

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

• Apply online through Jobtrain
• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
• Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
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Support and Accessibility

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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