Community Mental Health Nurse inAberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED MON 16 DEC 2024

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NHS Scotland is seeking a motivated Community Mental Health Nurse (KM195750) in Aberdeen to join their team. Ideal candidates should be Registered Mental Health Nurses with strong assessment and communication skills, particularly those experienced in working with Older Adults who have Functional and Organic illnesses. The role involves managing a caseload under the supervision of more senior staff (Band 6/7) and requires the ability to work both from home and at a base. A valid driver's license is necessary. The successful applicant may be eligible for a relocation allowance of up to £8,000, and interviews are scheduled for January 13, 2025.

NHS Scotland values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of society, aiming to create a workforce that respects and represents the community. Candidates are advised to apply online through the Jobtrain system without submitting a CV. The application process closes at midnight on the indicated date or may close early due to high application volumes. For additional support with applications, candidates can visit the NHS jobseekers support hub.

We are looking for a motivated and skilled practitioner who possesses good assessment skills, ability to work as part of a team and be able to work effectively from home as well as at base. You will have good communication skills and experience of multi -working. You should preferably have experience working with Older Adults with Functional and Organic illness.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload under the supervision of Band 6/7 members of staff. You should be a Registered Mental Health Nurse and a car driver/owner.

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

Interviews will take place on the 13th of January 2025

Enquiries to - Natalie Breen, CMHN, Team Leader Telephone: , E-mail:

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.

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