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NHS Borders are delighted to be inviting applicants to join our Mental Health Service at Band 6 Mental Health Nurse level. This is a fantastic lifestyle changing opportunity to work in the Scottish Borders and experience the benefits of rural life with very easy access to major cities such as Edinburgh (37 Miles) Glasgow (75 miles) and Newcastle (75 miles).
The Mental Health Older Adults Service is looking to recruit experienced registered mental health nurses to the Central and West based community team. We would consider nurses at both band 5 and band 6 grade with the successful candidate completing identified learning objectives as required.
The nurse will work as a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the assessment diagnosis and treatment of older adults with functional and organic mental health illness working with other statutory providers and third party sector care providers.
The nurse will also be responsible for the supervision of junior staff and students within the clinical setting and cover for the band 7 Team Manager when required.
We would love to share the wonderful work that we are doing in the Borders and if you would like to find out more about the job please contact us using the details below.
For further information, please contact
Ian Torrance, Team Manager on 01896 827105 ian.torrance@borders.scot.nhs.uk
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
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.