# Community Psychiatric Nurse

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Highland.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** NHS Highland
- **Location:** Assynt House
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Mental health nurse
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £43,231 - £52,679
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20T07:05:02.815Z
- **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=273222
- **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=273222
- **Employer website:** https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job details

- Job reference: 262808
- Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
- Job closing date: 01/11/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Melvich Centre
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 20/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Community Mental Health Team

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care within rural communities? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our Community Mental Health Team within the North & West Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care Team.

This rewarding role involves providing assessment, care planning, implementation and review for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, primarily across West Sutherland. You will act as a Care Co-ordinator where appropriate, supporting recovery-focused, person-centred care in patients’ homes and community settings.

The post requires a broad range of clinical and therapeutic skills, including complex assessment, risk management and collaborative working. You must be confident working autonomously in a community setting while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Base: Melvich (with substantial travel across North Sutherland)Hours: Can be discussed

A full driving licence is essential. A pool car may be available; however, applicants must have access to their own vehicle for work purposes if required.

Applicants must hold current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Mental Health).

In return, we offer a supportive, integrated team environment, opportunities for continued professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference within a rural Highland community

### Informal enquiries to: Jenny Peasley, Integrated Team Manager, email: jenny.peasley@nhs.scot

## Documents

- [Job Description (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1212084&JobId=273222)
- [Highland Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment (DOCX, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1212085&JobId=273222)

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