An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) band 6 to join the team in Forensic Outreach (Forensic CPN’s). You will be expected to provide high quality evidence-based care and support to clients who experience a diverse range of mental health issues within the Forensic Services.

You will be expected to work alongside the multidisciplinary team and provide holistic care for out-patients based in the community, who may have transitioned through the Forensic pathway.

The post holder should display and hold a strong emphasis on risk assessment and have experience working autonomously as they will hold a caseload. Candidates should hold a genuine interest in Forensic Mental Health services and be willing to work towards service improvement.

Training and development opportunities are promoted within the team to ensure our team is efficiently skilled, and supported to work in this challenging clinical specialty.

As this post covers Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire a full UK driver licence is required.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

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

Interviews will take place on the 17th of May 2024.

Informal enquiries to Lorna Milne (Senior Charge Nurse) on 557 221/557660

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

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