Community Psychiatric Nurse Older Adults

NHS National Services Scotland; Golspie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a motivated individual to join their Older Adult Mental Health Team. The role involves providing care and support to patients in their homes and community settings. Candidates must have an RMN qualification and experience in Older Adult Mental Health. A UK driving license is essential, and the position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for training.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Access to further training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be NMC registered with an RMN qualification.
• Experience and knowledge of Older Adult Mental Health required.
• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to patients in community settings.
• Work within the Older Adult Mental Health Team.
• Coordinate with the Integrated Health and Social Care Team.

Skills

Knowledge of Older Adult Mental Health

NMC registration

UK manual driving license

Education

RMN qualification

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.

Are you interested in being part of the East Sutherland Integrated Health and Social Care Team?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual within our Older Adult Mental Health Team, working in the community providing care and support to patients in their own homes and other community settings. Based at the Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie, Sutherland, this post covers the whole of Sutherland.

The successful applicant must be NMC registered and have an RMN qualification and experience and knowledge of Older Adult Mental Health.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential and a pool car will be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.

In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we provide a supportive working environment and access to further training and development opportunities.

This is a permanent post of 37 hours per week, worked in accordance with service requirements.

Informal Enquiries welcomed by, Heather Taylor, Integrated Team Manager, E-mail: [e-mail]. Tel: [phone].

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