Community Psychiatric Registered Nurse

NHS Scotland; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland in Falkirk invites applications from enthusiastic registered mental health nurses to work within Falkirk Community Mental Health Services on a permanent basis. The post involves joining a multidisciplinary team and delivering high quality, patient-centered care through home visits and in the Resource Centre.

The successful applicant will be PVG checked, commit to ongoing professional development, and liaise with referrers and carers.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with mental health expertise and registration with NMC.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work across home-based settings and Resource Centre.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to adults with complex mental health needs.
• Carry out assessments and deliver interventions within a bio-psychosocial framework.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and referrers; support patients in their homes and at the Resource Centre.

Skills

Registered mental health nurse

Communication skills

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, suitably qualified registered mental health nurses who are keen to enhance/develop clinical skills to work within Falkirk Community Mental Health Services. The post is being offered on a permanent basis.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and should possess good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal). The Community Mental Health Team is a specialist service that accepts referrals for adults between the age of 18 - 65 years who predominately, but not exclusively, have a diagnosis of severe and enduring mental illness. The team provides a comprehensive assessment, consultation and advice service to a range of referrers. Working in conjunction with key agencies, the department provides ongoing care, treatment and support through assessment and implementation of clinical interventions using a bio-psychosocial model of care. We also provide comprehensive individualised packages of care to adults with complex care needs, due to severity of condition or degree of co-morbidity.

The successful candidate should be committed to the provision of high quality, patient focused care; have a flexible approach to service needs and a genuine interest in working with patients within their own homes and within the designated Resource Centre.

For informal enquiries contact Robert Murray, Senior Charge Nurse or Jayne Trimble, Deputy Charge Nurse at Woodlands Resource Centre on 01324 624111

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.