KM- Community Mental Health Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse, to work within the Older Adults Mental Health Directorate.

The post is based within the Aberdeen City Community Mental Health Teams providing care for patients with Functional and Organic illnesses.

We are looking for motivated skilled Practitioners who will be able to carry out first referrals either within the hospital clinic or home setting while also managing their own clinical caseload with good assessment skills, formulating care plans and evaluating care. The Band 6 Nurse will work as a member of the multi‑disciplinary team and liaise with other agencies; they will also assist with the supervision of Band 5’s and Band 3 support workers, deputise for the Band 7 with the overall running of the team and participate in therapeutic groups run within the service.

The successful candidate will be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, preferably with Old Age Psychiatry and Community experience, and a car driver with access to a car.

Relocation allowance: up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

Enquiries:
Catherine Ritchie, Interim Team Leader – Catherine.ritchie3t .

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