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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.
Your skills could change lives in the heart of the Highlands. We’re inviting an enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our friendly Community Mental Health Team in North & West Sutherland.
This is a role for someone who values connection—someone who wants to work closely with individuals, families and communities to support recovery and wellbeing. You’ll provide assessment, care planning and therapeutic intervention, often acting as a Care Co‑ordinator to guide people through their mental health journey.
Working across West Sutherland, you’ll use your clinical expertise and compassionate approach to deliver safe, person‑centred care in homes and community settings. You’ll also be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidence in autonomous practice.
Key details
- Base: Lochinver (travel across West Sutherland required)
- Hours: Open for discussion
- Driving: Full licence essential; pool car may be available
- Registration: NMC Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Why join us? You’ll be part of an integrated, welcoming team with strong local ties, access to ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in a rural Highland community.
This is a permanent full-time post working 36 hours per week as per service requirements
Informal enquiries to: Jenny Peasley, Integrated Team Manager email jenny.peasley@nhs.scot, Mairi Mackay, Mental Health Nurse email mairi.mackay4@nhs.scot
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail nhsh.resourcing@nhs.scot
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.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
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