Community Mental Health Nurses

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.

Angus Community Mental Health Service

Community Mental Health Nurses, Band 6

North East-Stracathro/Links Health Centre x 3 posts 37hrs

North West-Whitehills Health and Community Care Centre x 1 post 29.7 hrs

South Team- Bruce House x 2 posts 37 hrs and 22.2hrs

We are looking for experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses to join us in the Community Mental Health Teams across Angus, providing high quality nursing care and treatment within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

The posts are based within Stracathro, Brechin/Links Health Centre, Montrose. Whitehills Health and Community Care Centre, Forfar and Bruce House, Arbroath. You will be part of an Integrated Community Mental Health Service which forms part of the Angus Health and Social Care Partnership.

You will have a broad range of experience of working with people who have mental health needs and difficulties and be committed to improving their health outcomes. Applicants should demonstrate leadership skills and will manage designated staff and lead changes within the service.

The successful candidate will receive a robust induction programme, alongside ongoing clinical and managerial supervision. Your professional development will be supported through external and internal training opportunities.

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, Honesty and Responsibility
• Quality and Teamwork
• Care and Compassion

Not sure if it is a good job fit for you?

You would be suited to this job… if you can work collaboratively with people to help them establish goals and identify how nursing, the wider team, local community and commissioned services can assist.

You would love this job…if you’re committed to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assisting and developing general service delivery whilst retaining your professional identity and unique contribution.

You would excel in this post…if you are positive, practical, hopeful and recovery focused in your approach.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN3 of the UK NMC Register

The ability to work as part of our extended weekend service is essential to this post, as is the ability to travel across the locality.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to consider arranging an informal visit to the team to learn more about how this post can provide opportunities for clinical and leadership skills development.

Informal enquiries to:

Colleen Warren on 01356 692856 for North East posts

Angela Gorman on 01307 475239 for North West post

Gill Grewar on 01241-465558 for South posts

Hours of work: As above - part time will be considered

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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