NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Primary Care Mental Health Nurse
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Primary Care Mental Health Nurse
An exciting opportunity has arisen through our primary care improvement plan for a Primary Care Mental Health Nurse. This post will be based within GP practices throughout Forth Valley.
Role Overview
Successful candidates will work directly with GPs, Practice Managers and the wider practice team to provide accessible primary care for people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The post holder will be a registered Mental Health Nurse with the drive and enthusiasm to provide holistic mental health assessments and evidence-based interventions within a primary care setting. Non-medical prescribing would be advantageous for this role but should not deter candidates with the other requisite skills.
Responsibilities
- Skilled in Mental Health Nursing with a passion for person-centred care, the Primary Care Mental Health Nurse will play a vital role in the provision of day-to-day primary care.
- Primary Care Mental Health Nurses interface with secondary care and community-based services, referring on when necessary.
- Provide specific high-quality psychiatric nursing assessments and interventions in a primary care setting, with the ability to refer on to appropriate services if required.
Requirements
This rewarding role requires resilient professionals with enthusiasm and the drive to innovate and develop.
Professional Development
Professional leadership and supervision will be provided through the Primary Care Mental Health Service Team Leads. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the GPs and practice managers, often being the first point of contact for those with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.
Impact
This is a rare opportunity to truly influence and improve the primary care experience for people seeking mental health support within the Falkirk and Stirling & Clackmannanshire Health and Social Care Partnerships. As a valued member of our integrated services, you will be involved in developing and promoting the integration agenda.
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Travel
The ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post. This post is subject to rotation.
Contact Information
For informal enquiries, please contact:
- Adrian Massey - Stirling and Clacks PCMHN Team Leader
- Tel: 07814204803
- Email: adrian.massey@nhs.scot
- Kara Connor - Falkirk PCMHN Team Leader
- Tel: 07483131475
- Email: kara.connor@nhs.scot
Interview Date
Interview date will be 17/09/2026
Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
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Application Requirements
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
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Equal Opportunities
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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