Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS Highland; Nairn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland in Scotland is seeking a motivated Mental Health Nurse for a Community Team based in Nairn, with potential work across the Aviemore site in Badenoch and Strathspey.

You will triage and assess adults with acute mental health needs, develop care plans and risk assessments, and implement care with a recovery-focused approach. You will work both 1-1 and in groups within an integrated multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Triage, assessment and care planning/risk assessment for adults with acute mental health problems.
• Deliver care implementation and therapeutic interventions in 1-1 and group settings.
• Work independently and as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team.
• Support a recovery-focused model of care within an integrated health team.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Mental Health Nurse to join our community team. This post is based in Nairn but the postholder may also undertake work in Badenoch and Strathspey from the Aviemore site.

We work as part of an integrated health team comprised of Nurses, OT’s, Support workers, Social Workers and Administrative staff.

The postholder will be responsible for the Triage, assessment, care planning/risk assessment and care implementation of adults experiencing acute and severe mental health problems in the locality. We endorse a recovery focussed model of care, delivering a range of therapeutic interventions on both a 1-1 basic as well as in groups.

You should be confident and experienced in working with people with a wide range of mental health problems, with the ability to demonstrate a broad range of clinical intervention. You will be expected to work both independently and as part of a Multi-disciplinary Team.

A driving licence is essential and you should have access to your own car for work purposes, although a pool car may be available at times.

Informal enquiries to Hayley Duncan, Team Lead 01667 422786 [e-mail]

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. Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd labhairt na Gàidhlig

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

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