Community Mental Health Nurse

NHS Scotland; Wick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Community Mental Health Nurse to join the Caithness Community Mental Health team based at Wick. This permanent full-time post (36 hours) involves working within an Integrated Health and Social Care Team, conducting assessments, care planning, implementation and reviews, and acting as a care co-ordinator where appropriate for Caithness clients.

You will travel as required; a driving licence is essential and a pool car may be available, with personal vehicle access if

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the NMC and work within the code of conduct at all times.
• A driving licence is essential and access to a vehicle may be required for work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments, care planning, care implementation and reviews; act as a care co-ordinator where appropriate for Caithness clients.
• Work within an Integrated Health and Social Care Team, able to operate independently and within a multidisciplinary setting.

Skills

NMC registered

Driving licence

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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurse to work within the Caithness Community Mental Health team based at Wick Community Mental Health Team.

As a CMHN in Caithness you will work within an Integrated Health and Social Care Team and be required to carry out assessments, care planning, care implementation and reviews and act as a care co-ordinator where appropriate for clients in the Caithness area.

You will need to demonstrate a broad range of clinical therapeutic work as well as being able to work both independently and within the multi-disciplinary team setting.

The applicant would be required to travel efficiently and effectively to undertake the role. A driving licence is essential and a pool car may be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.

Applicants must to be registered with the NMC and work within the code of conduct at all times.

This is a permanent full time post of 36 hours working within service requirements.

Informal enquires:- Marie Cuthbert, Interim District Manager, e-mail [e-mail], Tel [phone] or Ali Sutherland, CMHT Team Lead e-mail [e-mail], Tel [phone]

Additional Information For Candidates

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
• Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork