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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dynamic Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join the team in Forensic Outreach (Forensic CPN’s). Initially this role will be at band 5 level, as this is a development post there may be the potential to work towards band 6 level. 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.
Informal enquiries to Lorna Milne (Senior Charge Nurse) on (5)557 221/57660