KM257331 - Staff Nurse

A part time Band 5 position has opened in Great Western Lodge (Forensic community rehabilitation service).

This job is suitable for any registered mental health nurse with a keen interest in Forensic Nursing and the journey of patients through the Forensic service.

We pride ourselves on patient centred care, risk assessment and management of patients with complex rehabilitation needs and provide an active and positive environment in which patients can build their journey of recovery into the wider community.

We support 8 men with varying needs who have travelled through Forensic services and are ready to begin the process of developing independent living skills and re-entering the community after lengthy Hospital admissions.

The successful candidate will be supported in development of skills, training and support. This includes access to the New to Forensic mental Health education programme.

We are situated in a community resource in the West end of Aberdeen in close proximity to shops, community resources, cafes, and sheltered employment and bus services.

Part time 32.76 hours per week position available, over an 8 week period, covering day, night rotation and weekends.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates

Interviews will take place on 26 October 2026

All enquiries warmly welcomed to acting SCN Jasmine Carson ( ) and DCN Aleksandras Morozovas ( ) or telephone .

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.

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Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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