Team Leader – Substance Misuse Recovery Service

Company: NHS Scotland
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Location: Lerwick
Job Description:

Team Leader – Substance Misuse Recovery Service (Ref: 250935)

Substantive

Full Time – 36 hours per week

Band 7 – Salary Range £52,845 – £61,466 per annum

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum

Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000 available

Responsibilities

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. Manage the delivery of evidence-based interventions, both clinical and psychological, and work collaboratively with local authority and third sector colleagues.

Qualifications

Registered General or Mental Health Nurse with relevant management experience, 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. Experience working in hospital and community based primary care environments, people management and development, systems and process management, and up‑to‑date knowledge of current local and national policy and practice in relation to service user care and statutory obligations.

Eligibility

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.

Contact

For an informal discussion, please contact Aine McDonald, Clinical Nurse Manager: 01595 743006; aine.mcdonald@nhs.scot

Legal Statements

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Posted: July 11th, 2026