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About the role
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.
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay. We currently have a vacancy for newly qualified or experienced First Level Registered Mental Health Nurses, within Psychiatry of Old Age services, Angus. We are a very friendly and welcoming service which consists of a 12 bedded functional assessment unit and a 12 bedded organic unit, located at Stracathro Hospital.
Candidates should have a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and if not newly qualified, be able to demonstrate equivalent experience of previous post registration experience.
Candidates must have a positive approach to teamwork, a commitment to caring for older people and to their ongoing professional development. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate current thinking, in relation to older people and mental health care and a willingness to respond positively to change. Experience of working with older people with both, organic and functional mental health problems and excellent communication skills are essential.
Hours of work: full time 37 hours per week. It is a requirement of the posts that you participate in the provision of a 24-hour service, and you will be required to work day or night duty dependant on the needs of the service. This will be remunerated, accordingly.
Informal enquiries regarding this post can be made to Lynne Wheat Senior Nurse, Psychiatry of Old Age, Susan Carnegie Centre, Stracathro Hospital, Brechin DD9 7QA. Telephone 01356 692801 internal ext. 65600 or 65801. email: lynne.wheatsimpson@nhs.scot
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Additional Information For Candidates
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
- For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
- To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
- If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview.
- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates
- Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues
- We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside
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Top Benefits
About the role
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.
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay. We currently have a vacancy for newly qualified or experienced First Level Registered Mental Health Nurses, within Psychiatry of Old Age services, Angus. We are a very friendly and welcoming service which consists of a 12 bedded functional assessment unit and a 12 bedded organic unit, located at Stracathro Hospital.
Candidates should have a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and if not newly qualified, be able to demonstrate equivalent experience of previous post registration experience.
Candidates must have a positive approach to teamwork, a commitment to caring for older people and to their ongoing professional development. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate current thinking, in relation to older people and mental health care and a willingness to respond positively to change. Experience of working with older people with both, organic and functional mental health problems and excellent communication skills are essential.
Hours of work: full time 37 hours per week. It is a requirement of the posts that you participate in the provision of a 24-hour service, and you will be required to work day or night duty dependant on the needs of the service. This will be remunerated, accordingly.
Informal enquiries regarding this post can be made to Lynne Wheat Senior Nurse, Psychiatry of Old Age, Susan Carnegie Centre, Stracathro Hospital, Brechin DD9 7QA. Telephone 01356 692801 internal ext. 65600 or 65801. email: lynne.wheatsimpson@nhs.scot
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. Additional Information For Candidates
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
- For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
- To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
- If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview.
- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates
- Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues
- We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside