Overview
GR Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Registered Nurses – join to apply for the role at NHS Scotland. This vacancy covers Registered Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nursing across NHS Lothian services, with a range of specialties and locations. Applications are invited from interested candidates who share our commitment to high quality, compassionate, safe and effective care, and who align with the organisation's values and strategic plan.
The Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan highlights our vision, ambitions and values, and our aim to support career development through clinical education, induction programmes, preceptorship and leadership development. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities and support a diverse and inclusive culture.
How to Apply and Recruitment
NHS Lothian uses a values and competency-based recruitment process that aligns with the ambitions in our Strategic Plan. For more information on interview questions and the process, please refer to the NHS Lothian Careers site.
For informal visits or a tour of any areas, please email the Generic Recruitment Team for help arranging this appointment: loth.genericrecruitment@nhs.scot.
Internal transfer information: If you are an internal NHS Lothian Band 5 candidate, you will move to our internal transfer process instead of shortlisting and an external interview. Further details are available via the internal recruitment process link.
Current Vacancies
* Ferryfield Community Hospital - Ward 1 (Mental Health HBCCC)
* Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Robert Fergusson Unit (Rehabilitation)
* Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Islay Centre (Learning Disabilities Service)
* Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Canaan Ward (Male Dementia Assessment)
* Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Margaret Duguid Unit (Rehabilitation) (26 hours)
* Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Meadows Ward (Acute Adult)
* Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Balcarres Ward (Acute Adult)
* Midlothian Community Hospital - Penny Lane Ward (Dementia Assessment & HBCCC)
* West Lothian – Community Mental Health Team
* South West Edinburgh – Community Mental Health Team
* St John's Hospital – Mother and Baby Unit (Perinatal Mental Health) (11.5 hours)
The list of vacancies is subject to change; please indicate any area of preference when applying. For more information on vacancies, please see the attached flyers with contact details for clinical areas.
If you would like an informal visit or tour, please email the Generic Recruitment Team.
About
If you are an internal NHS Lothian Band 5 candidate we will not proceed with shortlisting and interview and you will move to the internal transfer process. For information about the internal transfer process, please click the linked resource: Internal recruitment application process for nursing vacancies (scot.nhs.uk).
Career Opportunities
If you would like to arrange a Stay And Grow conversation to discuss your career, pathways and opportunities within NHS Lothian, please click on the link below: Career Conversations (scot.nhs.uk).
Interview dates: Interviews for this advert are anticipated to take place on Tuesday 28th October at the Comely Bank Centre in Edinburgh. There is no alternative date for these interviews.
Additional Information
* Note: we anticipate a high level of interest and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please apply early.
Find out what staff say about working in NHS Lothian at: Who We Are – NHS Lothian Careers.
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