Team Leader – Substance Misuse Recovery Service

NHS Scotland
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 💼 Permanent 🕒 Posted July 04, 2026

Job Description

Lerwick Health Centre

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

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 drugs 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 s...

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Job Details

  • Location Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Category Counselors, Social Workers, and Other Community and Social Service Specialists
  • Posted Date July 04, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 13, 2026