Community Psychiatric Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Melvich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Community Mental Health Team serving North & West Sutherland. The role involves assessment, care planning, implementation and review of individuals with mental health difficulties in homes and community settings.

To succeed you will work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team, travel across North Sutherland, and hold current NMC registration (Mental Health).

Qualifications

• Must hold current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health).
• Experience in community or home-based care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan care for individuals with mental health needs in community settings.
• Provide care, support and review in patients’ homes and community environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support recovery-focused, person-centred care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Therapeutic skills

Education

NMC registration (Mental Health)

Job description

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.

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care within rural communities? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Community Mental Health Team within the North & West Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care Team.

This rewarding role involves providing assessment, care planning, implementation and review for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, primarily across West Sutherland. You will act as a Care Co-ordinator where appropriate, supporting recovery-focused, person-centred care in patients’ homes and community settings.

The post requires a broad range of clinical and therapeutic skills, including complex assessment, risk management and collaborative working. You must be confident working autonomously in a community setting while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Base: Melvich (with substantial travel across North Sutherland)
Hours: Can be discussed

A full driving licence is essential. A pool car may be available; however, applicants must have access to their own vehicle for work purposes if required.

Applicants must hold current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health).

In return, we offer a supportive, integrated team environment, opportunities for continued professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference within a rural Highland community

Informal enquiries to: Jenny Peasley, Integrated Team Manager, email: [e-mail]

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

Support and Accessibility

• Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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• Jobtrain accessibility statement: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us

Internal candidates

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork