Specialist Nurse in Substance Misuse Recovery Service (Ref: 226458) Substantive Full time 37 hours per week Band 6 - Salary Range £41,608 - £50,702 per annum Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,482 per annum 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 but both RGN and RNLD will be considered 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. Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org For an informal discussion, please contact Aine McDonald Clinical Nurse Manager on 01595 743006 Closing date: 28/09/25 Interview date: 06/10/25 If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004. Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made. In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.