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KM249448 - Community Mental Health Nurse
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KM249448 - Community Mental Health Nurse
Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse to join the Specialist Community Perinatal Mental Health Team within NHS Grampian.
This role involves providing enhanced, specialist mental health care to women experiencing moderate to severe and complex mental health difficulties during pregnancy and the postnatal period. You will be part of a supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, compassionate, person-centred care.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 6 CMHN within the CPMHT, you will:
- Carry out specialist mental health assessments and contribute to formulation and care planning
- Manage a defined caseload, providing enhanced community-based interventions and ongoing review
- Assess and manage risk, working closely with the MDT and partner services
- Develop and review individualized care plans, involving women and families wherever possible
- Support infant mental health and the developing parent–infant relationship
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across health, social care and third-sector services
- Maintain clear, accurate clinical records in line with professional and organisational standards
- Contribute to service development, audit, and quality improvement activity
You will work with a high level of professional autonomy, supported through regular supervision and clear clinical governance arrangements.
What we offer
- A friendly, supportive specialist team
- Structured supervision and opportunities for professional development
- Experience within a nationally prioritised specialist service
- Flexible working arrangements, where possible
- An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates
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NHS Grampian is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and to supporting staff wellbeing.
Interviews will take place on 22 July 2026
For more information contact – Emma McAlister – 01225 550888(option 1) or gram.perinatal@ns.scot
Additional Information For Candidates
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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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