Overview
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We are recruiting to the post of Community Mental Health Nurse at Spittal Street Centre. We are looking for an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate and motivated to join our strong, empowered and highly skilled nursing team.
Key information
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Notes on equality, eligibility and checks
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 will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit the provided links.
Recruitment process
We use a values and competency based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. Within NHS Lothian, Nursing and Midwifery Interviews are linked to our Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Plan. We aim to offer an equitable experience and are sharing interview questions in advance. A selection of interview questions can be found on our Careers Site.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If you have any questions after reading this information, please contact Ian Macgillivray at ian.macgillivray@nhs.scot.
Accessibility of information
We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce with diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader and aligning with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan.
Recruitment-related information and updates are shared on the Careers Site.
Related opportunities and locations
* Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
* West Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
* Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
* Glenrothes, Scotland, United Kingdom
* Cowdenbeath, Scotland, United Kingdom
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