Location: IPCU, Blair Unit, Royal Cornhill Hospital
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Employment type: Various Contract Options
Hours Per Week: 36
Job closing date: 10/11/2026
Department: IPCU, Blair Unit, Royal Cornhill Hospital

One Temporary Post – Staff Nurse, Band 5, Full time, cover until April 2027
One Permanent Post – Staff Nurse, Band 5, Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the IPCU Ward of Royal Cornhill Hospital for an enthusiastic registered mental health nurse who is keen to enhance/develop their clinical skills in this specialist environment.

The post holder will contribute to providing high quality evidence-based care and support to clients who experience a diverse range of mental health issues within the Acute and Forensic Services. The post holder will provide care through a progressive patient focused approach, within a therapeutic environment and underpinned by risk assessment and management that will maximise the individual’s potential.

As a pivotal member of the team you should possess good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), have a good understanding of current drivers and legislation. IPCU is a dynamic environment and the ideal candidate should be motivated to work as a member of the team supporting a positive and therapeutic culture focused on the needs of the patient group.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

Interviews will take place on 18 November 2026.

For additional information about this exciting opportunity please contact: Senior Charge Nurse, Andrea Ronald andrea.ronald@nhs.scot or contact the ward on 01224557236.

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.

Application
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About NHS Grampian
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.