LJR232666 - Community Mental Health Nurse

Due to staff progression, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Community Mental Health Nurse to work within the Older Adult Service based at Inverurie Hospital with the Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership. The post is based in Central Aberdeenshire providing care for individuals who have been referred from GP Practices in the expansive but picturesque catchment area. Car ownership and licence are a prerequisite for the post.

We are looking for a motivated and skilled practitioner who has sound assessment skills, ability to communicate well within a team, be able to work independently and have experience of multi-agency working. You should preferably have experience working with older adults, including functional and organic illnesses.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload under the supervision of the Team & Deputy Team Leader. Informal visits to the team are encouraged.

Informal visits highly recommended, please contact Linzi Glennie, Deputy Team Lead to arrange.

Informal Enquiries To

Linzi Glennie, Deputy Team Lead Tel: 01467 672781

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

Post may close early due to volume of applications.

Interviews are scheduled 12th February 2026

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Additional Information For Candidates

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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