Job reference: 252074
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 13/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Gardenhill Health Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Department: Stewartry Community Mental Health Team

Job Advert
An opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5) to join the Stewartry Community Mental Health Nursing Team on a permanent basis. This is a post in which the successful candidate will work with people who present with moderate to severe mental health issues. The post holder will provide assessment, support, advice and interventions to support people to recover and work towards sustained wellbeing and self management.

The post holder will work closely with patients and carers and will link in with colleagues across the health and social care partnership, third and independent sector. Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong therapeutic working relationships is a vital part of this post.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively work within a busy clinical team, to support safe and effective clinical assessment for patients who access the Community mental health service. The ideal candidate will have experience working with people with complex mental health issues and must hold a Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification and NMC PIN, as demonstrated within the Personal Specification and Job Description.

This post will provide opportunity for personal development and growth in a friendly, experienced and supportive team. Full supervision, mentoring and training will be provided.

In addition to idyllic countryside and outdoor pursuits, Dumfries and Galloway offers affordable housing and excellent schools which perform consistently well in national rankings. The area has convenient commutes for a more relaxed quality of life. Many of our staff have been drawn to the region by the exceptional career opportunities, plus the improved work life balance and focus on family life are also great attractions. The region offers all the advantages of life in local towns with friendly and safe neighbourhoods and good quality facilities on your doorstep. The main city centres are within reach if on occasion you want a little more.

Informal enquiries are encouraged - Please contact angela.brown6@nhs.scot for more information.

Information for all candidates
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Application process
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Right to work in the United Kingdom
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Disclosure Scotland - Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.