Job details
- Job reference: 257331
- Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
- Job closing date: 15/10/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Great Western Lodge
- Employment type: Temporary
- Hours Per Week: 32.76
- Job posted date: 08/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: Great Western Lodge
A part time Band 5 position has opened in Great Western Lodge (Forensic community rehabilitation service).
This job is suitable for any registered mental health nurse with a keen interest in Forensic Nursing and the journey of patients through the Forensic service.
We pride ourselves on patient centred care, risk assessment and management of patients with complex rehabilitation needs and provide an active and positive environment in which patients can build their journey of recovery into the wider community.
We support 8 men with varying needs who have travelled through Forensic services and are ready to begin the process of developing independent living skills and re-entering the community after lengthy Hospital admissions.
The successful candidate will be supported in development of skills, training and support. This includes access to the New to Forensic mental Health education programme.
We are situated in a community resource in the West end of Aberdeen in close proximity to shops, community resources, cafes, and sheltered employment and bus services.
Part time 32.76 hours per week position available, over an 8 week period, covering day, night rotation and weekends.
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates
Interviews will take place on 26 October 2026
All enquiries warmly welcomed to acting SCN Jasmine Carson (jasmine.carson@nhs.scot) and DCN Aleksandras Morozovas (aleksandras.morozovas@nhs.scot) or telephone 552646.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with NHS Grampian in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 5 Mental health nurse role. The advertised salary is £34,544 - £43,039. The contract type is Temporary. The application deadline is 15 Oct 2026.
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