Clinical Team Lead - Elderly Mental Health Team

NHS National Services Scotland; Cumnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to manage the Community Mental Health Team for the Elderly. You will provide professional supervision and ensure high-quality care for clients with mental health conditions. Leadership experience and a full UK driving license are essential for this role, which demands excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse experienced in assessment and implementation of nursing care.
• Experience in mental health community settings is essential.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Community Mental Health Team for the Elderly.
• Provide professional and clinical supervision to staff.
• Work within a variety of community settings.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Leadership experience

Education

Postgraduate qualification in relevant field

Nursing qualification

Job description

Who we are

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.

Position

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.

Hours: 22.5

What you will do

You will be responsible for the operational management of the Community Mental Health Team for the Elderly including professional/clinical supervision and deployment of staff. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative and as a lone worker working within a variety of settings within the community. You should be able to provide evidence or personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

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

You will have experience working as a qualified registered nurse and be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a variety of client groups with Mental Health conditions in the community setting.

• Previous mental health community experience is essential.
• Leadership experience is essential.
• Understand and demonstrate evidence-based knowledge of care assurance, quality improvement methodology and governance structures associated within community nursing.
• Evidence of relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.
• A current NMC PIN is essential.

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

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Marie Furniss, Senior Manager Localities Health and Care: [e-mail] or 07899405807.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

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