206238 Specialist Nurse (KA)

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Band 6 Nurses to join their dynamic CAMHS Unscheduled Care Team. This role involves delivering vital mental health assessments for young individuals facing crises, utilizing a Bio-Psychosocial risk model to ensure comprehensive care. The supportive environment fosters professional growth and collaboration among a diverse team, with opportunities for further training. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this position is perfect for passionate nurses eager to make a difference in the lives of young people. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and supports your career development.

Benefits

Further Training Opportunities

Supportive Work Environment

Flexible Shift Patterns

Compressed Hours Negotiable

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 6 Nurse in mental health or intellectual disability.
• Full UK driving license required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments for young people in crisis.
• Liaise with other clinicians and hospital staff for coordinated care.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Intellectual Disability Nursing

Bio-Psychosocial Risk Model

Crisis Assessment

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse Qualification

PVG Scheme Membership

Tools

NHS Systems

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.

A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link: https://services.nhslothian.scot/nursingandmidwifery/strategic-plan-2023-2028/

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

Full time 37 hours - part time hours considered - salary will be pro rata.

A range of shifts, over 7 days per week, 24 hours per day. This will include regular night shifts. Compressed hours can be negotiated.

Department:

CAMHS

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Lothian

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Band 6 Nurses (Mental health or intellectual Disability) to join a fantastic, supportive, nurse-led service and to be part of ongoing service development. Using a Bio-Psychosocial risk model, the CAMHS Unscheduled Care Team provides comprehensive and systemic mental health assessment for young people up to the age of 18 who present in crisis. Some short-term follow-up for children and young people is also a part of the role, as is liaison with other CAMHS clinicians, hospital staff across a range of clinical areas and wider services for children and young people.

The team is based across Edinburgh and St John’s Hospital, in Livingston. Good support will be provided and there will be opportunities for further training.

Full UK driving license required.

For more information about this role and the skills/experience required, please click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. Following this, if you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Charmian Currie, Team Manager, on 0131 312 1352 or email [e-mail].