Job details
- Job reference: 250323
- Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
- Job closing date: 16/06/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Carseview Centre
- Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 02/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
- Department: General Adult Psychiatry
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.
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.
Fixed Term/Secondment
A vacancy currently exists in IPCU, Carseview Centre, Dundee within Adult Mental Health where we require a committed individual who will enjoy working in a challenging environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The adult in-patient unit provides and supports recovery focused services for patients with acute and/or enduring mental health problems.
The in-patient areas work over 24 hours 7 days per week and there will be a requirement to rotate onto night duty when required and in line with the shift pattern of the area.
Being an open, honest, approachable and responsible individual with an attitude to support excellent team working and growth of strong interpersonal relationships across the teams will be essential. Displaying values and qualities to contributing to high performance in ensuring the delivery of the best care experience possible.
NHS Tayside is a Values Based Organisation and is both passionate about and committed to the values of NHS Scotland which are:
- Dignity and Respect
- Openness, Honest and Responsibility
- Quality and Teamwork
- Care and Compassion
We have a structured staff review system and offer professional support through our clinical networks. We are committed to regular in-service training and personal and professional development.
The post will be six months in the first instance.
Informal Enquiries to: Senior Charge Nurse Michelle Pocula 01382 423013
Hours of work are: 36 hrs per week
Current NHS Tayside employees - written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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