GR Mental Health Registered Nurses - LEAP (Addiction Treatment & Recovery Care Services)

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Scotland as a Registered Mental Health Nurse in Edinburgh, focusing on addiction treatment and recovery. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, aiming for a compassionate and effective care delivery for patients facing health challenges related to substance misuse.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Full registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Commitment to continuing professional development.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, compassionate care to patients dealing with substance misuse.
• Manage treatment plans and collaborate with healthcare providers.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Nursing qualification (Registered Mental Health Nurse)

Job description

GR Mental Health Registered Nurses - LEAP (Addiction Treatment & Recovery Care Services)

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Band 5 – Registered Mental Health Nurse

LEAP (Addiction Treatment & Recovery Care Services)

Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.

NHS Lothian

Band 5 – Registered Mental Health Nurse

LEAP (Addiction Treatment & Recovery Care Services)

Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.

A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link: https://services.nhslothian.scot/nursingandmidwifery/strategic-plan-2023-2028/

Recruitment Process – We Use a Values And Competency Based Recruitment Process That Is Linked To The Ambitions Set Our In Our Strategic Plan. Click The Link Below For More Information On Our Interview Questions

How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers

Exciting opportunities are available to join the Addiction Treatment & Recovery Care Services. We have positions available for registered Mental Health Nurses and we are looking for passionate, caring, motivated people to join our team.

Posts available - Full Time

Fixed Term Position until 31st March 2026

Location – Pan Lothian

The Lothian and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme offers residential treatment for substance misuse in Edinburgh, Mid, East and West Lothian. With up to 28 patients attending the programme the nursing team are responsible for providing care for those experiencing health problems in relation to their substance misuse.

For informal enquiries and further information please contact: Jim Costello - Senior charge Nurse – [e-mail]

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.

If You Would Like To Arrange a Stay And Grow Conversation To Discuss Your Career, Career Pathways And Opportunities Within NHS Lothian Please Click On The Link Below

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

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