Community Psychiatric Nurse/Post Diagnostic Support

NHS National Services Scotland; Cumnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in East Ayrshire is seeking a motivated Mental Health Nurse to join the Community Mental Health Teams for Elderly. The role involves working collaboratively with older adults facing mental health challenges, providing assessments and interventions. Applicants should hold a degree or relevant qualification and be registered with the NMC. A full UK driving licence is required. This position offers opportunities for professional development and clinical supervision.

Benefits

Clinical supervision

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience relevant to the job purpose.
• Registered Mental Health Nurse on Part 3 of the NMC Register.

Responsibilities

• Work with older adults who have mental health issues.
• Assist in delivery of post-diagnostic support to patients with dementia.
• Provide assessment, care, support, and interventions to patients and carers.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of care for older people with mental health problems

Organisational skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Degree level education or relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

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.

Position

This post creates an opportunity for a highly motivated Mental Health Nurse to work within the Community Mental Health Teams for Elderly (CMHTE) based in East Ayrshire.

What you will do

You will work with older adults who have a range of mental health issues. You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team in close partnership with colleagues in primary care, community, social work and third sector. The post holders will also assist in the delivery of post‑diagnostic support to patients newly diagnosed with dementia. The post holder will be required to work collaboratively in a safe caring and respectful way. You will work as part of an integrated and multi‑disciplinary environment placing the older person and their carers to the fore.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a well‑developed knowledge of care of older people with mental health problems and appropriate interventions coupled with organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team are essential for this post. In return you can expect to receive clinical supervision and excellent continuous professional development opportunities to further your nursing career. You will be educated to degree level or have a relevant postgraduate qualification and experience relevant to the job purpose.

The CMHTE is part of the East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (EAHSCP). The post holder will be based within Rothesay House, Cumnock. As a registered Mental Health Nurse, on Part 3 of the NMC Register, you will be an integral member of the team working within a distinct locality within East Ayrshire providing assessment, care, support and interventions to patients and carers living in East Ayrshire.

Hours

37 per week.

Additional information for candidates

A car owner / driver is essential.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Maureen O’Hara, Clinical Team Lead by email Maureen.O’[e-mail] or on 01563 578630.

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