Registered Mental Health Nurse - Suitable for Newly Qualified Nurses

Registered Mental Health Nurse - Suitable for Newly Qualified Nurses
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Job reference:
261854
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
21/10/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
New Craigs Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
120
Job posted date:
08/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Short Notice Team
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This post is suitable for New Graduates to apply.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Short Notice Team, New Craigs Hospital as a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or a Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD). The post holder will work within the Short Notice Team and be deployed on a daily basis to support all wards within the Hospital.
You should have an interest of working in an inpatient Mental Health / Learning Disabilities Setting, together with a knowledge of current issues within Mental Health / Learning Disabilities Services. Applicants must hold a Degree or Diploma in Mental Health Nursing or Learning Disabilities Nursing and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in either the Mental Health or Learning Disabilities field of practice.
This post involves being deployed on a daily basis and working across the site. It is therefore essential that the post holder is flexible and adaptable. In addition, a positive attitude, good team working abilities and excellent communication skills are essential.
Informal enquires to Helene Morse, Hospital Manager; email: (apply through the link on this page) or Morag Maciver, Senior Charge Nurse; email: (apply through the link on this page)
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
Flexible Working
Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.
How to apply
Apply online through Jobtrain
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
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Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
Once submitted, applications cannot be changed
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