Registered Mental Health Nurse

Are you a passionate and dedicated Registered Mental Health Nurse looking for your next challenge? We’re excited to offer a full-time position on a 12 month temporary basis to cover Maternity Leave, in a fast-paced Acute Psychiatric Admission Ward serving Aberdeen City.

Huntly Ward offers a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care to adults experiencing acute mental health challenges. This is your chance to make a real difference in a role that’s both rewarding and professionally stimulating.

What we’re looking for:

• Enthusiastic RNMHs who thrive in a busy, evolving environment.
• Strong communicators with a genuine passion for person-centered care.
• Team players who value collaboration and compassion.
• Professionals committed to upholding the NMC Code of Conduct and best practice standards.
• Applicants must hold current NMC registration

What you’ll get:

• A 12 month temporary contract with full-time hours.
• A varied shift pattern including day and night shifts.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to work in a ward where your skills and ideas are truly valued.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates

Interviews will take place 18 June 2026

For informal enquiries please contact: Senior Charge Nurse Stefanie Hudson or Deputy Charge Nurses Lauren Hastie and Beverly Wood on 01224 557626.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.