Overview
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The Position
We are looking for a passionate and confident Mental Health Nurse to join our Community Mental Health Team. This role involves providing evidence-based interventions to the Orkney community. You will work with a dedicated team of Nurses, Psychiatrists, Therapists, Social Workers and Support Workers, benefiting from psychology support and links with 3rd sector agencies. There are no inpatient beds available locally, so you will require well-developed assessment and risk management skills to appropriately manage care delivery. When a transfer to mainland Scotland is in progress, the post holder will assist colleagues in staffing the service over 24 hours.
Responsibilities
* Conduct assessments and manage care delivery within your caseload
* Participate in duty and out-of-hours rotas
* Assist with transfers to mainland Scotland and support staffing during transfers
The Candidate
* Substantial experience as a Community Mental Health Nurse
* Strong assessment skills
* Knowledge of trauma and psychological interventions
* Professional qualification and active registration with the NMC
Location, Working Pattern and Contract
* Based at Vaenta
* 37 hours per week
* Permanent
* It is a condition of employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK
Salary and Benefits
* Band 6
* Distant Islands Allowance of £1,587 pro rata per year (if residing on Orkney)
* Attractive pension scheme, work-life balance policies, employee assistance programme and various discounts
Other
* Interview Date: Thursday 20 November 2025
* This post is subject to a PVG Scheme Record check
* This post is eligible for relocation assistance
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