KM260197 - Staff Nurse

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Résumé du poste

NHS Grampian, Royal Cornhill Hospital, is seeking a registered mental health nurse to join the Forensic Rehab Ward. You will develop clinical skills in a specialist environment and contribute to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

We welcome applications from newly qualified nurses. The role requires PVG clearance and supports relocation up to £8,000 for successful candidates; interviews are scheduled for 22 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in forensic/psychiatric settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide care in the Forensic Rehab Ward on a progressive, patient-centered basis.
• Contribute to risk assessment and management to maximise patient potential.
• Support a positive, therapeutic culture and team collaboration.

Connaissances

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Communication Skills

PVG Scheme knowledge

Formation

NMC registration

Description du poste

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Forensic Rehab Ward of Royal Cornhill Hospital for an enthusiastic registered mental health nurse who is keen to enhance/develop their clinical skills in this specialist environment. Post is open to new NGNs aslo.

The post holder will contribute to providing high-quality evidence-based care and support to clients who experience a diverse range of mental health issues within the Forensic Services. The post holder will, provide care through a progressive patient focused approach, within a therapeutic environment and underpinned by risk assessment and management that will maximise the individual’s potential. As a pivotal member of the team, you should possess good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), have a good understanding of current drivers and legislation. Forensic Rehab is a dynamic environment, and the ideal candidate should be motivated work as a member of the team supporting a positive and therapeutic culture focused on the needs of the patient group.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

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

Interviews will take place on 22 October 2026.

For additional information about this exciting opportunity please contact: Senior Charge Nurse, Lorna Milne [e-mail] or contact the ward on 01224557221

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

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• 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.