KM222524 - Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is looking for a highly motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Rehabilitation Team. In this role, you will provide evidence-based care to support patients with diverse mental health issues. This is a 6-month fixed-term position. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical judgment and a commitment to recovery-oriented practices. Relocation allowance available up to £8,000.

Benefits

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Disability confident employer

Qualifications

• Ability to work within a rehabilitation setting and contribute to the patient’s journey.
• Good clinical judgment and risk assessment skills; commitment to recovery-oriented practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care and support to patients within the rehabilitation service.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and collaborate with the Community Rehabilitation Team and in-patient services to support the patient journey.
• Demonstrate good clinical judgment and risk assessment skills; contribute to recovery-oriented practice.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Risk assessment skills

Recovery-oriented practice

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse with current registration

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Rehabilitation Team on a secondment or fixed-term basis for 6 months.

Polmuir Road is a 10-bed community setting that offers 24-hour inpatient care from a multi-disciplinary team. The rehab pathway is currently undergoing a review, making this an opportune time for staff to be involved in the future direction of the service.

The post holder will contribute to providing high-quality, evidence-based care and support to patients who experience a diverse range of mental health issues within the rehabilitation service. As a pivotal member of a multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will work closely with the Community Rehabilitation Team, in-patient services, and RCH, providing a full overview of the service and the patient journey within the rehabilitation service.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care and support to patients within the rehabilitation service.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and collaborate with the Community Rehabilitation Team and in-patient services to support the patient journey.
• Demonstrate good clinical judgment and risk assessment skills; contribute to recovery-oriented practice.
• Be self-motivated and a skilled practitioner, with openness to learning and developing skills in recovery-oriented care.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current registration.
• Ability to work within a rehabilitation setting and contribute to the patient’s journey.
• Support of line manager to apply for the post.
• Good clinical judgment and risk assessment skills; commitment to recovery-oriented practice.

Benefits and Notes

• relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for successful candidates.
• Disability confident employer. Adjustments available during the recruitment process; contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].
• Address verification: ensure your application address reflects your current place of residence and identification confirms this address.

Additional Information for Candidates

• Apply by completing the application process on Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date; may close early due to volume of applications.
• For help to complete an application on Job Train, follow the provided link.
• View accessibility statements and other information on the provided links.
• Correspondence is by e-mail; ensure your e-mail address is accurate.

Interview Information

• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person on 05 November 2025. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered as needed to ensure accessibility.

For additional information about this opportunity, please contact SCN Dennis Reid or DCN Nicola Redpath on 01224 551700.

Please note: This post may close early due to volume of applications. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within the workforce.

Contact and Accessibility

If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email: [e-mail].