Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS Grampian; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking an enthusiastic RMN to join their mental health nursing team. The role involves providing high-quality care to individuals with substance use issues, requiring excellent communication skills and a commitment to evidence-based practices. The successful candidate will benefit from supportive management and a relocation allowance.

Benefits

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in substance use and addictions.
• Ability to provide evidence-based care.

Responsibilities

• Support rapid access to services and retention in treatment.
• Provide trauma-informed care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Motivation

Flexibility

Education

Independent Prescriber qualification

Job description

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Sector: Mental Health Nursing, Community Nursing

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Setting: NHS Trust/Hospital

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000, £40,000 - £50,000

Job Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic RMN to join our team and develop their knowledge and skills in this specialised area. The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in substance use and addictions, providing high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals with substance use problems and mental health issues. You will support rapid access to services, retention in treatment, reduce drug-related harms, and provide trauma-informed care.

You should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, have good knowledge of current drivers, and be motivated and flexible to adapt to this dynamic environment. You must have or be willing to undertake your Independent Prescriber qualification.

Supportive line management and supervision structures are in place. An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates. Interviews will take place on 16th May 2025.

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative and where each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Company: Welcome to Grampian

Aberdeen is a major centre for the oil and gas industry and a prosperous region of the UK. It offers a unique blend of rural and urban environments, excellent transport links, and friendly communities, making NHS Grampian an excellent place to live and work. We invite you to learn more about us, explore the benefits, and apply for our available opportunities. We look forward to your application.

About NHS Grampian

NHS Grampian is one of Scotland's 14 Regional Health Boards, serving the North-East of the country, including Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Morayshire. With around 14,500 staff, we serve a population of half a million across diverse communities. We have strong links with the University of Aberdeen and The Robert Gordon University, fostering pioneering medical research.

Our hospitals include major facilities in Aberdeen and Elgin, along with 14 community hospitals. We prioritize a safe, happy, and professional work environment, with policies supporting dignity, leave, and occupational health. We are a diverse, flexible, and family-friendly employer committed to innovation and excellence.

Working with Us

Our dedicated staff strive to provide the highest quality healthcare across nearly all medical specialties. We value commitment, friendliness, and enthusiasm. Living and working in North-East Scotland offers a unique lifestyle—balancing the cosmopolitan city of Aberdeen with the relaxed pace of coastal and inland towns.

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