187867 (MG) Community Mental Health Nurse (Band 6)

2 weeks ago


Lothian, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

NHS Scotland is dedicated to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce, ensuring that there is no room for discrimination. The goal is to have a workforce that is truly representative of society, where every employee feels valued and can perform at their best.

We are excited to announce that NHS Scotland is transitioning to a 37-hour working week starting from 1 April 2024 without any changes in pay. This adjustment will also apply proportionately to part-time staff. While some service areas may not immediately shift to the new working hours, you may be required to work an extra 30 minutes per week temporarily until the transition is complete. Rest assured, you will be compensated for this additional time until the new working week is implemented. Should you have any queries or concerns, feel free to reach out to the Recruiting Board.

Kindly note that due to the high level of expected interest, we may close the application process early once we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, it is advisable to submit your application early to be considered.

Please be aware that late applications will not be considered, so ensure you submit your application in a timely manner.

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To take on the role of the Community Mental Health Nurse, applying specialized clinical expertise to guide decision-making and clinical assessment from initial evaluation to discharge. Offer specialized guidance to the multidisciplinary team about patient condition management, treatment, and review planning alongside the patient/carer.

Provide expert advice to healthcare professionals, agencies, carers, clients, and relatives.

Contribute to service development for enhanced practices and collaborate efficiently across healthcare sectors by implementing and assessing evidence-based standards, guidelines, and protocols.

Deliver teaching and mentorship to junior staff and students.

This position mandates PVG Scheme membership/record for the post holder. In case the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (e.g. child and/or adult), an application to Disclosure Scotland must be submitted and approved before assuming the role.

For more details on the role's responsibilities and the sought-after skills/experience, please refer to the job description and person specification linked below. If you have any queries after reviewing this information, feel free to contact Ian McDougall.



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