NHS Highland
Community Mental Health Nurse
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Community Mental Health Nurse
Fixed Term / Secondment for 12 Months: Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse (Older Adults)
Location: New Craig’s Hospital, Inverness (covering Inverness and surrounding areas)
Fixed Term: 12 months
About The Service
The Older Adult Community Mental Health Team (OA CMHT) at NHS Highland delivers an innovative, community-based service focused on high-quality, holistic care for older adults and their families/carers. The team works in partnership with health and social care professionals to:
- Assess and identify the mental, physical, and social needs of older people
- Develop and implement personalised care plans addressing all aspects of wellbeing
- Coordinate and evaluate care programmes across diverse settings
- Promote wellbeing and reduce health inequalities through robust clinical governance
The role involves regular community and lone working.
The Role
As a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse, your primary responsibilities will include:
- Conducting comprehensive mental health assessments, including risk assessment and management planning
- Collaborating with individuals, families, and carers to develop, implement, and review person-centred care plans
- Delivering evidence-based interventions and acting as a care coordinator within a multidisciplinary team
- Working closely with health, social care, and third-sector partners to ensure integrated support
- Contributing to clinical governance, service improvement, and maintaining high standards of electronic record-keeping
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What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (Level 1) with valid NMC registration
- Experience in community mental health or a relevant clinical setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a caseload independently in a community setting
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
- UK driving license (use of own vehicle required)
Desirable Skills
- Previous experience working with older adults and/or dementia care
- Knowledge of stress and distress management
- Familiarity with local pathways and multi-agency working
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About NHS Highland
NHS Highland is the largest regional NHS board in Scotland, serving 12,500 sq. miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. With over 10,700 employees, we are a key economic contributor to the region.
We are committed to equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all sections of society. If you are a Gaelic speaker, please note we value your language skills.
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Closing Date: Applications close at midnight on [Insert Date].
📧 For further information, contact: Gregory Lamb ([OAD CMHT Team Leader]) 📞 01463 883744 📧 [Email provided in original]
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