Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS Grampian; Elgin; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Job summary

NHS Grampian is actively seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Moray. You will deliver assessments, care planning and evidence-based interventions for older adults in the community, working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The role requires excellent communication, a passion for older adult mental health, and the ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience working within mental health services.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, care planning and evidence-based interventions for older adults with mental health difficulties in the community.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients, carers and partner agencies.
• Develop and apply clinical skills to deliver high-quality community mental health services.

Skills

NMC registration

Mental health experience

Communication skills

Driving licence

Person-centred care

Job description

Job reference: 258372
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 05/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Dr Grays Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 08/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
Department: Older Adult Community Mental Health

Job Advert

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Moray. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, care planning and evidence-based interventions for older adults experiencing mental health difficulties in the community.

We are looking for a nurse with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a keen interest in older adult mental health, and the ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a team. Previous mental health experience is essential, and community or older adult experience would be advantageous.

The role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, work closely with patients, carers and partner agencies, and contribute to the ongoing delivery and development of high-quality community mental health services.

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

Interviews will take place on 18 November 2026.

If you are passionate about supporting older adults to remain well in their communities and wish to develop your career within a dynamic and rewarding service, we would love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries to Andrea Murray or Shonagh Reid on 01343 567558

If you would like to find out more about working and living in Moray please visit this page: Moray Recruitment | Living and Working for NHS Scotland in Moray & Grampian

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.

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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.

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.

Essential requirements

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration
• Experience working within mental health services
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused care