NHS Orkney is committed to delivering excellent care to our 22,000 residents. Whether you’re new to the NHS or bringing experience from elsewhere, your skills will make a real difference.
Our modern healthcare facility, The Balfour, brings together inpatient care, emergency services, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices and the Scottish Ambulance Service. We’re also investing in services across our outer isles, ensuring high‑quality care reaches every corner of Orkney.
We are guided by our core values that shape everything we do: openness, honesty, respect and kindness.
About Orkney
With over 70 islands of which 20 are inhabited, Orkney offers a unique blend of natural beauty, close-knit community and opportunity for adventure. From dramatic coastlines and rare wildlife to rich cultural traditions and active lifestyles, it’s a place where compassion thrives.
The Position
We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurse to join our dynamic team. You will provide evidence‑based interventions to the Orkney community and work alongside nurses, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers and support workers.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and manage care delivery within your caseload.
- Participate in duty and out‑of‑hours rotas.
- Assist with transfers to mainland Scotland and support staffing during the transfer period.
Qualifications
- Substantial experience as a Community Mental Health Nurse.
- Strong assessment skills and knowledge of trauma and psychological interventions.
- Professional qualification and active registration with the NMC UK.
Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration
Base: Vaenta
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (will pro‑rata 36 hours per week from 1 April 2026).
Contract: Permanent
Resident requirement: Must live and remain a resident within the UK.
Benefits and Salary
Salary: Band 6. If residing on Orkney, you’ll receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,657 pro rata per annum.
NHS Orkney offers an attractive pension scheme, work‑life balance policies, employee assistance programme and various discounts to local and national retailers.
Equality, Diversity and Accessibility
NHS Orkney is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from groups underrepresented within the workforce. We are a participant in the Disability Confident Leader Scheme and guarantee interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria.
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