Community Mental Health Nurse

An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band
5) to join the Stewartry Community Mental Health Nursing Team. This is a post in which the successful candidate will work with people who present with moderate to severe mental health issues. The post holder will provide assessment, support, advice and interventions to support people to recover and work towards sustained wellbeing and self management.

The post holder will work closely with patients and carers and will link in with colleagues across the health and social care partnership and third and independent sector. Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong therapeutic working relationships is a vital part of this post.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively work within a busy clinical team, to support safe and effective clinical assessment for patients who access the Community mental health service. The ideal candidate will have experience working with people with complex mental health issues and must hold a Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification and NMC PIN, as demonstrated within the Personal Specification and Job Description.

This post will provide opportunity for personal development and growth in a friendly, experienced and supportive team. Full supervision, mentoring and training will be provided.

This is a fixed term post for 1 year.

In addition to idyllic countryside and outdoor pursuits, Dumfries and Galloway offers affordable housing and excellent schools which perform consistently well in national rankings. The area has convenient commutes for a more relaxed quality of life. Many of our staff have been drawn to the region by the exceptional career opportunities, plus the improved work life balance and focus on family life are also great attractions.

The region offers all the advantages of life in local towns with friendly and safe neighbourhoods and good quality facilities on your doorstep. The main city centres are within reach if on occasion you want a little more.

Informal enquiries are encouraged. Please contact angela.brown6t for more information.

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As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages.

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