Mental Health Nurse

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.

With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.

We are seeking an energetic individual who works in a person-centred way to join our nursing team in Low Secure. Rohallion Secure Care Clinic is a unique Regional and Tayside facility for Forensic In‑patient Mental Health Services. We have two Low Secure inpatient wards. Esk is a low secure admission/rehabilitation ward. Lyon Ward is a low secure recovery/rehabilitation ward that has 12 beds and a patient flat that is utilised for rehabilitation and assessment.

The successful candidate will be joining a team who put the patients at the centre of what we do and actively promote patient engagement, whilst also actively developing initiatives to support our staff wellbeing.

As a clinic we work within NHS Tayside Values and promote a person‑centred culture within our service. Candidates for the post should demonstrate their understanding, ability and role model these ways of working.

We are keen for all staff to be involved in service improvement, using quality improvement methodology, supported by our Quality Improvement and Practice Development team.

You must be registered on Sub‑part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub‑part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register. Experience with in a mental health or forensic environment would be desirable although not essential. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of professional development.

Informal enquiries to:
Danielle Ramsay, Head of Nursing, Low Secure & Community Tel:
Email:
Danielle.ramsayt

Hours of work are: the service operates a long day shift pattern (both day and night shift) in accordance with NHS Tayside Rostering Policy.

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