Community Mental Health Nurse

Job reference: 261701
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: 57.6
Job posted date: 08/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSING

Job Advert
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurse to work within Caithness Community Mental Health team.

As a CMHN in Caithness you will work within an Integrated Health and Social Care Team and be required to carry out assessments, care planning, care implementation and reviews and act as a care co-ordinator where appropriate for clients in the Caithness area.

You will need to demonstrate a broad range of clinical therapeutic work as well as being able to work both independently and within the multi-disciplinary team setting.

The applicant would be required to travel efficiently and effectively to undertake the role. A driving licence is essential and a pool car may be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.

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

Keeping in Touch

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

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• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork

Supporting Documents

• Highland Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment (DOCX, KB)
• Job Description (PDF, KB)

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