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Border General Hospital
Kelso Hospital
Community Mental Health Nurse
Permanent, 37 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9:00–17:00.
MHOAS is looking to recruit mental health nurses with an interest in the mental health care and treatment of older adults with both functional and organic mental health symptoms. The post holder will work within the Care Home and Community Hospital Assessment Team (CHAT). The role requires good organisational skills, initiative and the ability to work as a lone worker while driving considerable distances across the Scottish Borders. The post holder will not be exposed to EPP.
For informal enquiries please contact Ian Torrance, Team Manager, at 01896 827105.
Legal and Regulatory Information
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check if the role is assessed as a regulated role. In that case, the appointment will be subject to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes to the current requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit the Disclosure Scotland Changes.
To work in the United Kingdom, an individual must hold the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK as part of the pre‑employment checks. Eligible routes include specific types of visa, EU settled or pre‑settled status, and, for certain posts, sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker Visa. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have the appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application.
Equality and Diversity
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for all employees to feel respected and be able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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