Job reference: 264122
Salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date: 18/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Lochalsh Healthcare Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Department: Community Mental Health
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland

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.

A great opportunity has become available in the Community Mental Health Team. We have created a new Community Mental Health Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) position in the team to support the patients we support in the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting assessment of individuals with mental health needs.
• Delivering rehabilitation and recovery-focused interventions.
• Monitoring progress and reporting changes to registered practitioners.
• Supporting relapse prevention and discharge planning.
• Facilitating group interventions and health promotion activities.
• Working with families, carers and partner agencies as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Essential requirements:

• Experience in health, social care or mental health settings.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of recovery-focused mental health care.
• Ability to work within agreed protocols under supervision of registered staff.
• Driver Licence and use of own vehicle.

For further information or to discuss any aspect of the above post please contact Karen Grant, Professional Lead on 01854 613913 or email: Karen.grant12@nhs.scot

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.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
• Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly

Support and Accessibility

• If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us

Internal candidates

• Some posts are internal only
• If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this

Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig.