Newly Qualified Community Mental Health Nurse
37 hours per week, Permanent, Band 5 (Annex 21) moving to Band 6 after 12 months
Are you a final year nursing student, qualifying this summer and interested in working within Mental Health Services?
Why work for us?
Patients are at the centre of everything we do in our daily working lives at NHS Borders ensuring they are safe, cared for efficiently, effectively by suitably experienced and qualified staff driving quality at the heart of patient care. We are a energetic and forward thinking organisation with a wealth of clinical and leadership experience. We aim for an open and honest culture and believe in nurturing future stars in NHS.
About The Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Community Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to join our Adult Community Mental Health Team. This post is being recruited at Band 6 under Annex 21, with a structured development programme supporting progression to Band 6 once required competencies,
autonomous practice, and professional development goals are met. This is normally achieved within 12-24 months. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly registered Mental Health nurse or someone wishing to develop specialist community mental health skills in a supportive team environment.
What We Offer
As an Annex 21 development post, you will receive:
- A comprehensive induction programme
- Regular clinical supervision and mentorship
- Protected time for learning and development
- Competency‑based progression to Band 6 CMHN
- Opportunities to develop skills in assessment, risk management, care planning, and therapeutic intervention
- Experience working within a multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) including nursing, psychiatry, AHPs and social work
You do not need prior experience in a Community Mental Health Team — full training and supervision are provided.
Applications are invited from students
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