We are recruiting to the post of Community Mental Health Nurse
NHS Lothian is excited to be recruiting for a Community Mental Health Nurse at Inchkeith House.
We are seeking an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate, and motivated to join our strong, empowered, and highly skilled nursing team.
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan outlines our Vision, Ambitions, and Values, which enable us to provide excellent care for our patients and service users. It also highlights what you can expect from our organization and your potential career development. A collaborative, person-focused approach is central to our goals, ensuring care that is high quality, compassionate, safe, and effective.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture for our staff and service users. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities. We aim to support the development of a diverse nursing and midwifery workforce with varied skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for growth as a leader and your alignment with our Strategic Plan's values and ambitions.
Our clinical education and training team, along with education coordinators, provide robust induction programs and preceptorships, supporting your leadership development.
Recruitment process
We employ a values and competency-based recruitment process aligned with our Strategic Plan. Interviews are designed to be equitable, with questions shared in advance. Sample interview questions can be found on our Careers site: How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers.
Equality and Diversity
NHS Scotland is dedicated to promoting equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative. We welcome applications from all sections of society and fully support candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergence by making reasonable adjustments.
Please note: Due to anticipated high interest, the vacancy may close early once sufficient applications are received. We encourage early submission of your application.
Additional Requirements
This position requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If you are not currently a PVG member for the relevant regulatory group, you will need to apply through Disclosure Scotland and obtain clearance before starting in the role.
For more details on the role and the skills/experience required, please refer to the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the screen. If you have questions, contact Alice Fisher at 0131 537 4530 or via email at alice.fisher@nhs.scot.
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