GR Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Registered Nurses

Overview Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person‑focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and is necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective.

We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities.

Recruitment Process We use a values and competency‑based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. The process is generic: one application, one interview, one decision, matched to the most suitable vacancy. Hours are flexible, with both full‑ and part‑time patterns available.

Interviews will take place at the Comely Bank Centre in Edinburgh; virtual interviews are not available. Current Vacancies East Lothian – Intensive Home Treatment Team (driving licence and access to a car essential) East Lothian Community Hospital – Ward 2, Older People’s Mental Health East Lothian – Community Mental Health Team (driving licence and access to a car essential) Findlay Community Hospital – Ward 1, Dementia Assessment Edinburgh – Substance Use Services Midlothian Community Hospital – Penny Lane Ward, Dementia Assessment and HBCCC About Internal NHS Lothian Band 5 candidates will not be shortlisted or interviewed for these roles; they will proceed to the internal transfer process. If you are interested in a stay‑and‑grow conversation to discuss your career pathways within NHS Lothian, please contact the Generic Recruitment Team.

As of 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week, with a pro‑rata reduction for part‑time hours, but a corresponding increase in the hourly rate to keep pay unchanged. Application Advice AI tools may help with spelling or planning, but answers must be your own. Applications that rely on AI‑generated content may be withdrawn.

Please note that we anticipate high interest in these positions and may close vacancies early once enough applications are received. #J-18808-Ljbffr