Registered Mental Health Nurse

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Emergency Department at Victoria Hospital in Edinburgh. The role involves supporting mental health service delivery, enhancing clinical skills, and participating in a diverse shift pattern. Candidates with further development evidence are particularly encouraged to apply. NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all societal sections.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Support for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Evidence of further development is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Join the Emergency Department as a Band 5 registered mental health nurse.
• Support service development and enhance nursing team's skills.
• Rotate through various shifts to meet service needs.

Skills

Mental Health

Nursing

Job description

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Registered Mental Health Nurse, Edinburgh

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: Victoria Hospital

We are offering an exciting opportunity within the Emergency Department for a Band 5 registered mental health nurse to join our team.

The Emergency Department sees around 180-200 patients daily, with a variety of conditions, including mental health complaints. Recognising the increasing mental health attendances, we aim to recruit and enhance our nursing team's knowledge and skills, supporting service development.

This role offers excellent development opportunities to support and promote change within the department, sharing expertise in mental health service delivery while increasing clinical skills.

Applications from all candidates are welcome; however, evidence of further development is advantageous.

The role requires rotating through day shifts, night shifts, twilight hours, and various shift patterns to meet service needs.

For informal inquiries, contact Senior Charge Nurses Louise Curran at 01592 643355 ext 21625 or Lauren Harris at ext 28027.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If classified as a 'regulated role,' appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Any changes to requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Participation in the PVG Scheme is a requirement prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to confirm your right to work in the UK. Non-UK or Irish nationals must provide proof of their right to work.

NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is representative and respectful. We welcome applications from all societal sections.

We support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and make reasonable adjustments for disabled, long-term conditions, or neurodivergent candidates.