Community Mental Health Nurse

Key Information

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to work within the developing Drug & Alcohol Service in the beautiful rural location of Lochaber.
Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available for eligible expenses.
Informal enquiries to:
Kirsty Alston, Lochaber CMHT - Team Lead, email: kirsty.alstont

• Provide high‑quality support to people presenting with drug and alcohol issues and addictions.
• Conduct assessment and facilitation of treatment of drug and alcohol related difficulties.
• Formulate and deliver plans of care, using current MAT standards and psychological interventions.
• Build excellent working relationships with police colleagues, A & E departments and GPs to facilitate safe discharge plans.
• Support the delivery of training to partner agencies as required.
• Assist other DARS practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care within the community.

• Highly skilled in assessment and facilitation of treatment of drug and alcohol related difficulties.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Good understanding and experience of assessing risk.
• Knowledge of current MAT standards and treatment options, alongside psychological interventions.
• Experience in a multi‑disciplinary working environment.

• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.
• Living and working in NHS Highland offers a unique lifestyle, combining professional development with the benefits of a supportive team environment.
• Lochaber provides a high quality of life, with outdoor activities and a slower pace of life that supports wellbeing.

Job Reference: 235803
Closing Date:
Midnight Wednesday 4th February 2026

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