KM232787 - Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse to manage a caseload and conduct nursing assessments. The role requires good communication skills and experience with older adults. Successful candidates will receive a competitive relocation allowance and will have the flexibility to work from home as well as on-site. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a supportive healthcare team committed to quality care.

Benefits

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Supportive work environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience of multi-working and managing a caseload.
• Ability to carry out planned nursing care assessment and reviews.
• Car driver or access to a car is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload under the supervision of Band 6/7 members of staff.
• Conduct planned nursing care assessments and reviews.
• Work both at base and effectively from home.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience working with older adults

Ability to work effectively in a team

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and skilled practitioner who possesses the ability to carry out planned nursing care assessment and reviews. The practitioner will have the ability to work as part of a team and be able to work effectively from home as well as at base. You will have good communication skills and experience of multi -working. You should preferably have experience working with Older Adults with Functional and Organic illness.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload under the supervision of Band 6/7 members of staff.

You should be a Registered Mental Health Nurse and a car driver/access to car.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

Interviews will take place 22 January 2026.

Enquiries to - Catherine Ritchie, CMHN, Interim Team Leader Telephone: [phone], E-mail: [e-mail].

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.

Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.

Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.