Registered Mental Health Nurse - 219042

NHS National Services Scotland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking an experienced Community Mental Health Nurse to join their dynamic team. Candidates must be registered nurses with relevant experience, particularly in community and crisis settings. This is a full-time role offering competitive salary and benefits, along with an exciting living environment in Shetland.

Benefits

Relocation package of up to £8000

Distant Islands Allowance of £2,482 per annum

Qualifications

• Experience in community settings and crisis teams is required.
• Understanding of current Mental Health policy and legislation is needed.
• Ability to undertake assessments and implement individualized care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidenced based interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide both scheduled and unscheduled care to patients who require immediate input.
• Participate in on-call rota for emergency situations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Multi-agency Working

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

Post graduate education

Job description

Community Mental Health Nurse (Ref: 219042)

Substantive

Full Time – 37 hours per week

Band 6 - Salary Range £41,608 - £50,702 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,482 per annum

Relocation package of up to £8000

This is an excellent and exciting opportunity for an experienced mental health nurse to join our dynamic Community Mental health Team. We are looking for registered nurses RMN, with relevant nursing experience in community settings, crisis teams and ideally in rural areas. Post graduate education would be advantageous.

The post holder will build on existing experience as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering best- practice, evidenced based interventions to individuals who require mental health support and treatment. They will have a sound working knowledge and understanding of current Mental Health policy and legislation. The post holder will undertake assessments of individual need; development, implementation and evaluation of individually planned care together with other members of the multidisciplinary team and partner agencies.

The post holder will be part of a team who provide both scheduled and unscheduled care which supports patients who require immediate input. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of multi-agency working are essential.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org

There will be requirement to take part in the on call rota.

For an informal discussion, please contact Aine McDonald Clinical Nurse Manager on 01595 743006 or [e-mail]

Closing date: 6^th July 2025

Interview date: 17^th July 2025

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.