Registered Mental Health Staff Nurse
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Staff Nurse to join the Unscheduled Care Assessment Team (UCAT) at Whyteman’s Brae Hospital. You will work collaboratively with medical and multidisciplinary colleagues to provide 24/7 urgent mental health care across Fife. The role involves delivering comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessment and management, and interventions for individuals in crisis. You will work under the supervision of experienced practitioners and contribute to the development of new models of care.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £34,544 — matches the national scale.
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Job reference:
257034
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - - £43,039)
Job closing date:
22/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Whytemans Brae Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
24/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Fife
Department:
Unscheduled Care Assessment Team
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Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Staff Nurse (Band 5) ** to join the Unscheduled Care Assessment Team (UCAT)** based at Whyteman’s Brae Hospital.
We are seeking compassionate and committed nurses who demonstrate excellent team working skills, effective communication, sound clinical judgement, and the ability to manage their workload within a fast-paced and evolving service. Applicants must hold current NMC registration and have experience working within a mental health setting.
UCAT provides a 24-hour, 7-day service, working collaboratively with medical and multidisciplinary colleagues to respond to individuals presenting with urgent and unscheduled mental health care needs across Fife. As a Band 5 Nurse, you will work under the supervision and support of experienced Band 6 practitioners, contributing to the delivery of comprehensive mental health assessments, risk assessment and
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