Staff Nurse

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Job summary

NHS Grampian is recruiting a part-time Band 5 nurse to join the Forensic community rehabilitation service at Great Western Lodge in Aberdeen. The role covers day, night rotation and weekends with a generous relocation allowance of up to £8,000.

The successful candidate will provide patient-centred care, contribute to risk assessment and support patients as they progress toward independent living and community reintegration after lengthy hospital admissions.

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse with keen interest in Forensic Nursing.
• Experience in rehabilitation, risk assessment and managing patients with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care to service users in the forensic rehabilitation setting.
• Contribute to risk assessment and management plans for patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
• Support development and participation in the New to Forensic mental Health education programme.

Skills

Registered mental health nurse

Job description

Job reference: 257331
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 15/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Great Western Lodge
Employment type: Temporary
Hours Per Week: 32.76
Job posted date: 08/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
Department: Great Western Lodge

Job Advert
A part time Band 5 position has opened in Great Western Lodge (Forensic community rehabilitation service).
This job is suitable for any registered mental health nurse with a keen interest in Forensic Nursing and the journey of patients through the Forensic service.
We pride ourselves on patient centred care, risk assessment and management of patients with complex rehabilitation needs and provide an active and positive environment in which patients can build their journey of recovery into the wider community.
We support 8 men with varying needs who have travelled through Forensic services and are ready to begin the process of developing independent living skills and re-entering the community after lengthy Hospital admissions.
The successful candidate will be supported in development of skills, training and support. This includes access to the New to Forensic mental Health education programme.
We are situated in a community resource in the West end of Aberdeen in close proximity to shops, community resources, cafes, and sheltered employment and bus services.
Part time 32.76 hours per week position available, over an 8 week period, covering day, night rotation and weekends.
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates
Interviews will take place on 26 October 2026
All enquiries warmly welcomed to acting SCN Jasmine Carson ([e-mail]) and DCN Aleksandras Morozovas ([e-mail]) or telephone 552646.

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are 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].
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.
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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AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are 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].
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.
Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

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.