Community Mental Health Nurse (Ref: 219042)
| Posting date: | 18 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2025 |
| Location: | Lerwick, Shetland Islands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | NHS Shetland Board |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 219042 |
Summary
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 aine.mcdonald@nhs.scot
Closing date: 6th July 2025
Interview date: 17th July 2025
For more information and to apply:
Internal Applicants: if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link:
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/internal/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173
External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173
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.
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 aine.mcdonald@nhs.scot
Closing date: 6th July 2025
Interview date: 17th July 2025
For more information and to apply:
Internal Applicants: if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link:
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/internal/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173
External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173
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.