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.

The Community Mental Health service in Angus is expanding due to exciting innovations and developments within the service. We are now looking for a Band 7 to join us in Angus to take forward the development of the Neurodevelopment Co-ordinator role, working closely with all of the teams in Angus Community Mental Health Services. We have also increased our existing workforce bringing in a range of other specialist posts who will support this role.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse to become part of the wider leadership team who can contribute to the continued development of the service we provide to Adults with Neurodevelopmental Disorders/Mental Health needs.

Applicants must have appropriate knowledge and experience in assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders and co morbid mental health difficulties, preferably in a CMHT setting, and evidence of ongoing Professional development. In addition, you must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to undertake educational and development activities.

This a fulltime post with a contracted base at Whitehills, Forfar, although working across Angus will be required. This post will require ability to travel across Angus

Successful candidates will receive a robust induction programme alongside ongoing supportive clinical and managerial supervision. Your professional development will be supported through internal and external training, structured reviews and the support of a multi-disciplinary team.

Working in our team offers lots of benefit such as:

Being part of a Multi Disciplinary Team.

Flexible working.

Home working.

A varied and interesting workload with opportunities for further training within NHS Tayside and Angus Health and Social Care Partnership.

The ability to work as part of a seven day service is essential.

NHS Tayside is a Values Based Organisation and is both passionate about and committed to the values of NHS Scotland which are:

  • Dignity and Respect
  • Openness, Honest and Responsibility
  • Quality and Teamwork
  • Care and Compassion
  • You must hold a current valid registration with the NMC and you must have the ability to travel across the locality. You must registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the NMC register.

    Hours of work are: 37.5 per week