KM256863 - Alcohol Liaison Nurse

NHS Grampian; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join the Aberdeenshire Integrated Drug & Alcohol Service. You will deliver recovery-focused interventions and work within a multidisciplinary team to support individuals through their recovery journey across Aberdeenshire.

The role involves providing community alcohol detoxifications, carrying out assessments, and delivering tailored interventions.

Qualifications

• Must be RMN or RGN with current NMC registration.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
• Experience in substance use services, mental health, or community nursing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmacological and psychological, recovery-focused interventions.
• Carry out community alcohol detoxifications and assessments.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support recovery journeys.
• Deliver interventions to service users in various community settings across Aberdeenshire.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamworking

Driving licence

Education

NMC registered nurse (RMN or RGN)

Job description

An exciting career development opportunity has arisen within the Aberdeenshire Integrated Drug & Alcohol Service (DAS) for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our Service.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering both pharmacological and psychological, recovery-focused interventions to individuals affected by alcohol use who may be experiencing significant vulnerabilities and are at increased risk of Alcohol harm. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide person-centred care and support individuals throughout their recovery journey.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in partnership with a wide range of agencies and service providers across Aberdeenshire to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented community alcohol treatment services. The post holder will undertake community alcohol detoxifications, carrying out assessments and delivering interventions to service users in a variety of community settings throughout Aberdeenshire.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, and team-working skills, who is committed to delivering a high standard of care and improving outcomes for people experiencing alcohol use issues. Experience of working within substance use services, mental health, community nursing, or related fields would be advantageous.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this post.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates

Interviews will take place on 19 October 2026.

Informal Enquiries

• Carol McDougall, Team Leader: 07483 330340
• Tiamika Chidothe, Nurse Manager: 07475 470929

We welcome applications from enthusiastic nurses who are passionate about supporting recovery and making a positive difference in the lives of individuals affected by substance use.

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.