Charge Nurse

Ayrshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland seeks a dedicated Charge Nurse to join their team at the Three Towns Resource Centre. This role involves delivering essential mental health services and requires strong leadership and communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a background in acute mental health nursing and be able to work independently across various community settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute mental health nursing in the community is desirable.
• Ability to work using own initiative and as a lone worker.

Responsibilities

• Deliver home treatment meeting service user needs.
• Provide leadership and support to a team of staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

RMN

Job description

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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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Charge Nurse at Three Towns Resource Centre.

What You Will Do

You requires to be highly motivated for this position as the service involves working across many areas and delivering established pathways with Police Scotland and AUCS (Ayrshire Urgent Care Service). You will work as part of the wider Community Mental Health Services providing intensive input to individuals with acute mental health problems across the full spectrum of mental health from crisis work in Primary care to relapse management in people with severe and enduring illness.

You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of home treatment which meets the needs of the service users of Ayrshire & Arran. They will also be required to work within the new Unscheduled Care Mental Health Assessment Hub during day time and night time hours. They will provide leadership, management, support and supervision to a team of staff.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

RMN is essential, Experience in acute mental health nursing in the community and previous experience of working in a crisis service/home treatment team is desirable. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work using their own initiative and as a lone worker working within a variety of settings within the community. They should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of current mental health policies and mental health legislation.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours

37 per week

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Joanne Reid, Team Leader North Locality, 01294 470010 Derek Cobb, Team Leader South Locality, 01292 559764

Pamela Campbell, Team Leader East Locality 01563 578504

Additional Information For Candidates

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

Seniority level

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