GR Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Registered Nurses

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization that values your skills as a Registered Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nurse. At NHS Lothian, you'll find a supportive environment that promotes ongoing training and career development. With flexible hours and a variety of specialties, this role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients. Whether you're working in rehabilitation, community services, or mental health wards, you'll be part of a team dedicated to providing exceptional care. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career in a fantastic organization that prioritizes your professional journey.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification required for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities.
• Experience in patient care and support in mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to patients with mental health and learning disabilities.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Learning Disabilities Nursing

Patient Care

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Registered Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nurses

NHS Lothian are recruiting Registered Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nurses. We have an extensive range of specialties and services, covering a large geographical area.

Working in NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, you will have the opportunity for ongoing training, career development and progression opportunities.

Offering full and part time hours and flexible shift patterns - NHS Lothian is a fantastic organisation and a great place to work!

NHS Lothian provide a Generic Recruitment process, no need for multiple applications or interviews. We accept one application, you will have one interview and there will be one decision, with your skills, experience and choice being matched to one of our vacancies.

Current Vacancies:

• Ellens Glen House - Thistle Ward Older People Mental Health
• Findlay House - Prospect Bank Ward Male Dementia
• Edinburgh Community Learning Disabilities Team
• Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Craiglea Ward (30 hours) Female Rehabilitation
• Royal Edinburgh Hospital - The Orchard Clinic Forensic Mental health
• Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Myreside Ward Male Rehabilitation
• West Lothian - CAMHS Willowgrove Day Services (21.5 hours) Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services
• HMP Addiewell - Addictions Nurse
• Edinburgh Medicated Assisted Treatment Clinic - Addictions Nurse
• Midlothian Substance Misuse Service

Please note that the list is subject to constant change. When completing the online application form please note if you have an area of preference.

For more information on the vacancies available, please see the attached flyers below with contact details for the clinical areas.

If you would like to have an informal visit or have a tour of any of our areas, please email the Generic Recruitment Team, who will be able to help arrange this for you: [e-mail]

If you are an internal NHS Lothian Band 5 candidate we will not proceed with shortlisting and interview and instead you will move to our internal transfer process.

If you would like to arrange a careers conversation to discuss your career, career pathways and opportunities within NHS Lothian please click on the link below:

Career Conversations (scot.nhs.uk)

Please note that we anticipate that the interviews for this advert will take place on Tuesday 18th February at the Comely Bank Centre in Edinburgh.

Find out what our staff say about working in NHS Lothian at: Who We Are – NHS Lothian Careers