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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.
Mental Health and Learning Disability Service
Community Learning Disability Health Check Nurse
Band 6 £41,608 - £50,702 per annum
plus £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
37 hrs per week
Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen within NHS Western Isles Mental Health/Learning Disability team. We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced individual to join the Community Mental Health Team in Lewis and Harris on a permanent basis.
The NHS Western Isles operates a Nurse-Led service which implements the Scottish Government Directive “The Annual Health Checks for People with Learning Disabilities (Scotland) Directions 2022”.
You will be responsible for the undertaking of health checks within the board area both within clinic and community environments as well as in the individual’s own home. As part of the health check, you will determine appropriate recommendations and referrals based on your assessment and the most up-to-date evidence-based practice. You will work with the wider primary care and learning disability services to reduce barriers to accessing health services for this population group.
You should be experienced in working with individuals with learning disabilities and have excellent knowledge of health needs of people with learning disabilities. Shift Pattern - Monday-Thursday 09.00-17.00 Friday09.00-4.30
The post holder must have:
NMC Registration
Drivers Licence
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and team working skills, who is ready to provide a high standard of care within the Learning Disability Service as part of the Community Mental Health Team.
For further information, please contact Debbie Macrae, SCN Community Mental Health Team, on Tel No: 01851 703069.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
Closing Date 8th January 2026