Job details
- Job reference: 253818
- Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
- Job closing date: 08/09/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Royal Cornhill Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 01/09/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: Forensic Outreach
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Forensic Outreach of Royal Cornhill Hospital for an enthusiastic registered mental health nurse who is keen to enhance/develop their management and clinical skills in this specialist environment.
The post holder will contribute to providing high quality evidence-based care and support to clients in their own home, who experience a diverse range of mental health issues within Forensic Services. The post holder will, provide care through a progressive patient focused approach, within a therapeutic environment and underpinned by risk assessment and management that will maximise the individual’s potential. Post Holder must be a car driver.
As a pivotal member of the team you should possess good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), have a good understanding of current drivers and legislation. Forensic Outreach is a dynamic environment and the ideal candidate should be motivated, work as a member of the team supporting a positive and therapeutic culture focused on the needs of the patient group.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates
Interviews wilt ake place on 17 September 2026
For additional information about this exciting opportunity please contact: Senior Charge Nurse, Lorna Milne lorna.milne2@nhs.scot 01224 557660
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This advert is for Community Psychiatric Nurse with NHS Grampian in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 6 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £43,231 - £52,679. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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