259960 (KA) Community Mental Health Nurse
About the role
We are looking for an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate and motivated to join our strong, empowered and highly skilled nursing family. The role is guided by our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan, which sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values and emphasises a collaborative, person‑focused approach to delivering high‑quality, compassionate, safe and effective care. You will be expected to align your work with these values, support the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce, and demonstrate a passion for growing with us as a leader. The recruitment process is values‑ and competency‑based, linked to the Strategic Plan, with interview questions shared in advance via the NHS Lothian Careers site. For any questions about the vacancy, please contact Alice Fisher on 0131 446 4641.
Responsibilities
- Provide inspirational leadership to the nursing and midwifery team
- Demonstrate a caring, compassionate and motivated attitude
- Empower and support staff to deliver person‑focused, high‑quality care
- Ensure work aligns with the Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan’s Vision, Ambitions and Values
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that promotes diversity and equal opportunity
- Support clinical education, induction programmes and preceptorship through the Clinical Education and Training team
- Work with individuals to build on their leadership strengths
- Participate in the values‑based recruitment process, including advanced sharing of interview questions
Requirements
- Current PVG Scheme membership for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), or willingness to obtain a satisfactory PVG record before starting
- Legal permission to work in the United Kingdom (granted by UK Visa and Immigration)
Skills
- Leadership and ability to inspire others
- Compassion and empathy in patient and staff interactions
- Strong motivational and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative, person‑focused approach to care delivery
- Ability to align personal and team objectives with organisational strategic values
- Commitment to supporting clinical education, induction and leadership development
Benefits
- Reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates, those with long‑term conditions or neurodivergent individuals
- Commitment to developing a nursing and midwifery workforce with diverse skills and experiences
- Access to strong foundations of clinical education via the Clinical Education and Training team, education coordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship
- Opportunities to build and enhance your leadership strengths
Pay
Part‑time salary pro‑rata.