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Deputy Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland

Irvine

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Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Deputy Charge Nurse for the new National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service. The role involves working collaboratively to develop pathways and recruit junior staff, focusing on Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Forensic issues. Applicants should have relevant nursing qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

First Level Registered Nurse (RMN part 3) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse required.
Relevant experience at Band 5 or above in either CAMHS or Forensics.

Responsibilities

Assist in the final development of pathways and processes.
Participate in the recruitment process of junior staff.
Build the culture and ethos of the service prior to its opening.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Forensic Mental Health

Clinical Skills

Education

Degree level relevant to nursing

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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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Charge Nurse at Foxgrove, Ayrshire Central Hospital.

What You Will Do

NHS Ayrshire and Arran were successful in the bid to host the National Secure Adolescent Inpatient services for young people aged between 12 and their 18th birthday who present a level of risk and we are now moving towards the finalisation of the build and the clinical model with the expectation that the service will be accepting the first young people into the service.

We are excited to announce that we are now inviting forward thinking, motivated nurses RMN (Registered Mental Health) and RLDN (Registered Learning Disability Nurses) who have an understanding of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and/or Forensic Mental health with relevant experience.

You will be based atFoxgrove National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service within Ayrshire Central Hospital and willjoin and work alongside the Service Manager and clinical team to assist in completion of the final development of pathways and processes, participate in the recruitment process of junior staff, whilst having the opportunity to build the culture and ethos of the service prior to its opening in 2025

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

First Level Registered Nurse (RMN part 3) of register or Registered Learning Disability Nurse.
Relevant experience at Band 5 or above in either CAMHS or Forensics.
Evidence of continuing professional development, preferably degree level relevant to this post.
Knowledge of CAMHS and/or Forensic issues and associated management considerations.
Highly developed clinical skills and knowledge base with regard to clinical issues and mental health legislation

Hours: 37 per week

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Victoria McInulty, Service Manager at victoria.mcinulty2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Senior charge nurse Jenny.cooper@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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