Charge Nurse

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking a Band 6 RNLD or RNMH for the Learning Disability Assessment Unit. This role involves supporting patients with learning disabilities and complex care needs in a mixed-sex ward. The position is fixed-term for 6 months, requiring NMC registration. Applicants should be prepared for a dynamic environment and must apply through the Jobtrain process.

Qualifications

• Must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 of the UK NMC Register.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with complex care needs in a learning disability ward.
• Manage challenging behavior due to conditions like autism and trauma.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse (Sub-part 1: RN1)

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our 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 currently have a vacancy for a Band 6 RNLD or RNMH to work within the Learning Disability In-Patient Services.

The Learning Disability Assessment Unit (LDAU) is a 10-bedded assessment ward for people with learning disabilities, currently based within the Carseview Centre. LDAU is a mixed-sex ward supporting individuals with complex care needs.

Each patient has a learning disability and may also have physical and mental health issues. Patients in LDAU can present with challenging behavior due to conditions such as autism, trauma, adverse childhood events, and involvement with Police Scotland and the Criminal Justice System. Many of the patients have been in care for several years.

The ward is currently located at Carseview Centre but will move to Murray Royal Hospital (date to be confirmed), becoming a single site in Perth.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 of the UK NMC Register.

Informal Enquiries:
Rebecca Hughes, SCN, 01382 423014
Paul Winter, Interim SCN, 01382 423014

Hours of work are 148 hours over 4 weeks. This is a Fixed Term/Secondment position for 6 months.

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