Senior Community Psychiatric Nurse

An opportunity has arisen for an confident and enthusiastic Senior Community Mental Health Nurse to work within the Wester Ross area of the Skye Lochalsh & Wester Ross Community Mental Health team. This position has the option of a rented 1 bedroom accommodation in Dundonnell, attached to the position if desired.

You will work within an Integrated Health and Social Care Team sharing your skills and abilities.

You will be required to carry out assessments, care planning, care implementation and reviews and act as a case load holder for patients in Wester Ross..

You will need to demonstrate a broad range of clinical therapeutic work as well as being able to work both independently and within the multi-disciplinary team setting.

A full current, driving licence is essential and have access to your own car for business purposes.

Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

If you are moving into NHS highland a relocation package can be offered to the successful candidate.

For informal enquiries please contact: Neil Ingall. Integrated Team Manager Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross.- / 01854 61279

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

• Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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