Community Psychiatric Nurse
Job Description
Job title: Community Psychiatric Nurse
Company: NHS Scotland
Job description: 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.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Community Team in Lochaber.
Applicants should hold a Current NMC Registration or working to fulfil the requirements of Return to Practise, Full UK Driving Licence and availability of use of own car for work purposes.
The team in Lochaber work with a Multidisciplinary approach and as such applicants must have excellent communication, good IT skills and team working skills.
This is a case load holding position carrying complex case management of adults living with Mental Health Illness. The successful applicant will assess, plan, implement and evaluate plans of care. There will be involvement in Adult Support and Protection case assessments and reviews.
You will work within a recovery model, utilising a person centred approach in order to work towards maximising independence for all service users.
Informal enquiries to: Kirsty Alston, CMHT – Team Lead, email:
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
Expected salary:
Location: Fort William, Highland
