Team Leader – Substance Misuse Recovery Service (Ref: 219045) Substantive Full Time– 37 hours per week Band 7 – Salary Range £50,861 – £59,159 per annum plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum A Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available The Substance Misuse Recovery Service provides community based, holistic and recovery - focused treatment services to people who are experiencing harms related to the use of drug s and alcohol across Shetland. This is a challenging opportunity for a Registered General or Mental Health Nurse with relevant management experience to lead, develop and deliver the Service with the aim of achieving a human rights based approach to a range of health, psychological, social and economic improvements for clients. This will include managing the delivery of evidence-based interventions, both clinical and psychological, as well as working collaboratively with local authority and third sector colleagues. Your will need to be able to demonstrate experience in the management and delivery of evidence - based care to people experiencing substance use problems including the management of controlled drugs and experience of working in hospital and community based primary care environments. As well as experience in people management and development, systems and process management, you will need up to date working knowledge of current local and national policy and practice in relation to service user care and statutory obligations. 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 and/or https://www.shetland.org/life For an informal discussion, please contact Aine McDonald, Clinical Nurse Manager. 01595 743006; aine.mcdonald@nhs.scot Closing date: 17 th August 2025 Interview date: 2 8 th August via Teams 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. 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.