Candidates should be registered mental health nurses (RMN) with demonstrable clinical expertise in mental health, gained through relevant post‑registration experience and ongoing professional development. You will be a self‑motivated and enthusiastic practitioner who can manage your own caseload while working under the direction and supervision of Senior Band 6 staff and the Team Leader. Your practice will be underpinned by strong theoretical knowledge, an evidence-based approach, and the ability to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred, recovery‑focused interventions within a community setting. The service supports adults presenting with a wide range of mental health needs, including both acute conditions and severe and enduring mental illness. You will work as part of a varied and supportive multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) that includes psychiatry, social work, and occupational therapy. The post holder will contribute to the planning and delivery of group‑work programmes and will have the opportunity to develop or enhance skills in this area. You will receive regular formal clinical supervision and have access to informal supervision and support within the team. As part of your role, you will also provide supervision to Band 3 support staff. Informal enquiries are welcome to Naomi MacKay; email: naomi.mackay@nhs.scot 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected. You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes Posts close at midnight on the indicated date For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy. Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values. Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork