KM258372 - Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS Grampian; Elgin; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Job summary

NHS Grampian is recruiting a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Moray. You will assess, plan and deliver evidence-based care for older adults with mental health difficulties in the community, working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The role offers development of clinical skills and the chance to work closely with patients, carers and partner agencies to improve community mental health services.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience working within mental health services.
• Community or older adult care experience is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan care for older adults with mental health needs in the community.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of community mental health services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Teamwork

Education

NMC registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in Moray. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, care planning and evidence-based interventions for older adults experiencing mental health difficulties in the community.

We are looking for a nurse with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a keen interest in older adult mental health, and the ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively within a team. Previous mental health experience is essential, and community or older adult experience would be advantageous.

The role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills, work closely with patients, carers and partner agencies, and contribute to the ongoing delivery and development of high-quality community mental health services.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration
• Experience working within mental health services
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused care

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

Interviews will take place on 18 November 2026

If you are passionate about supporting older adults to remain well in their communities and wish to develop your career within a dynamic and rewarding service, we would love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries to Andrea Murray or Shonagh Reid on 01343 567558

If you would like to find out more about working and living in Moray please visit this page:

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.

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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.