246111 Community Mental Health Nurse

Healthcare & Medical
East Lothian
May 1, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

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.

We are recruiting to the post of Community Mental Health Nurse at East Lothian Community Hospital.

East Lothian is launching a brand new Adult Neurodevelopmental Assessment Service and we’re building a dynamic, fast moving team to bring waiting times back to 12 weeks.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a new team from day one
  • Help redesign how ND assessments are delivered
  • Use AI tools to cut admin and focus on clinical work
  • Work at pace, with a clear mission and huge local impact
  • Supportive MDT, flexible working, opportunities to specialise

What You’ll Do

  • Lead structured ND assessments
  • Work closely with a small, motivated MDT
  • Provide clear, compassionate feedback
  • Shape pathways and bring fresh ideas
  • Directly reduce waits for the ND community

Who We’re Looking For

  • RMNs or OTs with interest/experience in neurodiversity
  • Energetic, curious, and up for building something new
  • Great communicators who thrive in fast paced work
  • Committed to person centred, trauma informed practice

Make a difference. Shape a new service. Join a team that’s ready to get things done.

To work in the United Kingdom, you must have valid permission to work. This is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

Prior to starting, you must hold a PVG Scheme membership for the required regulatory group (child or adult). If not, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before beginning in post.

We will fully support disabled candidates and those with long term conditions or neurodivergent individuals through reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Reference: 246111

Contract Type: Permanent

Posted On: 21 Apr 2026

Closing Date: 05/05/2026

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