Community Mental Health Nurse

Community Mental Health Nurse – NHS Borders

We invite applications for the role of Community Mental Health Nurse within our Child & Adolescent Health Service in the Scottish Borders. This is a fantastic career move with lifestyle benefits of rural life and easy access to major cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle.

We are committed to Care and Compassion, Quality and Teamwork, Dignity and Respect, and Openness, honesty and responsibility.

• Work with multidisciplinary team members to ensure effective services for children and young people.
• Participate in continued professional and practice development, including in-house training.
• Lead by example to maintain high standards of person‑centred care and improve client outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Young People’s Units for intensive community treatment and when hospital admissions are necessary.
• Support CAMHS multi‑disciplinary working and build strong relationships with multi‑agency partners.

• Registered Nurse with relevant experience in community mental health or related field.
• Strong leadership and clinical skills.
• Knowledge of current clinical practice and child & adolescent mental health.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom or the ability to be sponsored under the UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa scheme.
• Willingness to undergo the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme criminal records check if required.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have already confirmed your right to work in the UK or that the position would be eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.

PLEASE NOTE:

We cannot accept late applications, so please ensure your application is submitted early.

First–class pay and contractual benefits, a supportive professional environment, and opportunities for further training and development.

For further information or to arrange a visit, contact:

• Louise Brown, Clinical Team Manager –
• Alan McElroy, Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist –

All candidates must be Omitted individuals who are hopeful of working under the I-9 standards and or may navigate the requisite proof of permission to work in the United Kingdom.

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.