Learning Disability/CAMHs Link Nurse Therapist

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.

Learning Disability CAMHS Link Nurse Therapist

Band 6 - £41,608 – £50,702 pro rata

Plus £1,406 Distant Island Allowance pro rata

29.7 Hours per Week

Permanent Post

The post is eligible for relocation expenses of up to £8,000

Due to ongoing developments within CAMHs an exciting opportunity has arisen to expand our CAMHs and Learning Disability services in the Western Isles. The Learning Disability CAMHs nurse will hold an interface role between services. Working closely with local statutory and voluntary agencies as part of the specialist team, candidates can enjoy the challenges of providing learning disability and mental health services within busy rural mental health settings on the beautiful Western Isles.

We are seeking forward thinking, enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to appoint to our teams as we strive to meet the new National Service Specifications and standards for care.

Working within the community setting, the post holder will carry a diverse caseload providing therapeutic interventions to children, young people and their families. Consultation within schools and local agencies as part of the GIRFEC framework is core to the role.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme.

Candidates will ideally have:

• First level Registered Mental Nurse or Learning Disability qualification.
• Post registration experience within acute community care
• Be educated to degree level or experiential equivalent
• Experience within a Learning disability or CAMHS Service or the ability to deliver psychological therapies for those with neurodevelopmental conditions would be an advantage

For further information regarding this post please contact:

Debbie MacRaeCMHT & LD Lead01851 703069debbie.macrae@nhs.scot

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on NHS Scotland website https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/

Any further queries please contact Tel: 01851 762027.

Closing Date 25th July 2025