Job reference: 261847
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 28/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Various locations across Caithness & Sutherland
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week:30
Job posted date: 08/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Community Mental Health Nursing

Job Advert
We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurse with Older Adult Mental Health experience in Caithness.Your role will be with adults over the age of 65 or of any age if a memory concern. It will involve assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of the care plan, in partnership with the client and family and carers. You will also be involved in assessment and management of ongoing risk. The role will involve medication monitoring, liaising with Psychiatrists, Primary Care and with other Social Care services, and referring on to other services as appropriate. You will be an active member of an MDT. You will be supervising students and Support Workers on occasion.

You are required to be registered with the NMC and work within code of conduct at all times.

The applicant would be required to travel efficiently and effectively to undertake the role. A driving licence is essential.

Informal queries to:
Marie Cuthbert, Interim District Manager Caithness 07974107022/ marie.cuthbert2@nhs.scot

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.
• 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

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