KM258184 - Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS Grampian; Elgin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for a motivated nurse to join the Community Mental Health Team in Moray. You will provide holistic, evidence-based care and support to clients and families with diverse mental health issues.

The role requires effective communication, autonomous working, and flexibility to meet service needs. You will participate in clinical supervision, be part of the MDT, supervise students, and contribute to the duty rota while pursuing professional development.

Qualifications

• Provide high quality, holistic, evidence based care to clients and families.
• Ability to work autonomously within the service.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing service needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload across Moray within the CMHT.
• Participate in clinical supervision/appraisal and MDT activities.
• Act as placement supervisor to students.
• Take part in the duty rota for the CMHT and pursue professional development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomous working

Flexibility

Professional development

Education

NMC registration

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

An opportunity has arisen within the Community Mental Health Team for a motivated and forward thinking nurse to join our experienced, enthusiastic and supportive team. You will be expected to provide high quality, holistic, evidence based care and support to clients and their families who experience a diverse range of mental health issues.

You will possess effective inter-personal/communication skills with the ability to work autonomously.

You must be able to be flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the Service.

You will be working across Moray managing a caseload of people who are already open to our team.

You will be expected to participate in clinical supervision/appraisal; actively participate within our MDT, take on the role of placement supervisor to students attached to the team, be part of the duty rota for the CMHT and will be encouraged to use opportunities for professional development.

You will hold current professional registration within the NMC and will hold a clean UK driving license with appropriate insurance.

Interviews will be face to face within the Moray area on 03 November 2026.

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

Informal enquiries to Heather Cameron CPN Team Lead on 01343 567239/[e-mail] or Gail Cumming, Home Treatment Team Lead on 01343 567207/[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.

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].

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.

• 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.