Community Psychiatric Nurse

Community Psychiatric Nurse role at NHS Highland

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.

We are looking to recruit a Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse to our service within the enhanced community dementia team. The service is currently in an exciting period of growth and transformation, providing locality based specialist dementia care for pre, peri and post diagnostic dementia care and support. This is an interesting and exciting opportunity that will provide you with a challenging and rewarding role within the multi professional dementia team and the opportunity to be part of shaping this developing service.

Key responsibilities:

• Facilitate rapid access to a diagnosis, treatment, crisis prevention and intervention along with preventing avoidable hospital admissions.
• Assist with timely discharge from hospital.
• Compile care plans in partnership with service users and carers.
• Lead and support multi-disciplinary teams within the dementia service.

Key qualifications and skills:

• Band 6 level competency, with well‑developed clinical assessment skills.
• Leadership and team management experience.
• Ability to compile and implement care plans in partnership with patients and carers.
• Demonstrated experience in dementia care or related mental health settings.

Application instructions:
Apply via the Jobtrain application process. Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for short‑listing. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.

Contact:
Carol Jones, Clinical Services Manager – caroljones4t. Informal enquiries may be directed to the above contact.

Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa, and NHS Highland is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Equal Opportunities – NHS Highland is a major employer committed to an inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.