220414 Community Mental Health Nurse (KMc)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join a compassionate and skilled nursing team at the Spittal Street Centre. This position emphasizes strong leadership qualities and a collaborative approach to delivering exceptional, person-focused care, aligned with our values of diversity and inclusivity in the workforce.

Qualifications

• Inspiration and motivation to be part of a skilled nursing team.
• Competence in providing high-quality, compassionate, and safe care.

Responsibilities

• Join a skilled nursing team as a Community Mental Health Nurse.
• Provide collaborative and person-focused care.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Collaboration

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative, with each employee feeling respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

We fully support disabled candidates, and those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent, by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.

Please note: We anticipate high interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application early.

Due to legislative changes effective from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If classified as a "regulated role," your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes to current requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

We are recruiting for the Community Mental Health Nurse position at Spittal Street Centre.

We seek an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate, and motivated to join our skilled nursing team.

Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan outlines our vision, ambitions, and values to provide excellent care. It emphasizes a collaborative, person-focused approach essential for delivering high-quality, compassionate, safe, and effective care. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, supporting your full potential, and encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We aim to develop a workforce with diverse skills and experiences, supporting your growth as a leader aligned with our Strategic Plan. We offer strong clinical education, robust induction, preceptorship, and leadership development opportunities.

Our recruitment process is values and competency-based, aligned with our Strategic Plan. We aim to provide an equitable experience, sharing interview questions in advance. Sample questions are available on our Careers site: How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers.

For more information on the role and required skills/experience, please review the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the screen. If you have questions, contact Ian Macgillivray at [e-mail].