Deputy Charge Nurse - Clonbeith Ward

NHS Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the inpatient team at Clonbeith Ward, Ailsa Hospital. This role is essential for providing high-quality clinical care to patients with mental health difficulties and requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring person-centered care and recovery-focused interventions. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health care and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position offers a fulfilling career path.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse on Part 3 of the NMC register.
• Experience in providing high quality clinical care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing team in effective clinical practice.
• Manage and develop the performance of the team.
• Coordinate care within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Clinical Care

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

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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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

Our Purpose

Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our Values

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What You Will Do

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse be seconded to the inpatient team within Clonbeith Ward, Ailsa Hospital for a 12 month period from April 2025

• Support the nursing team in the provision of safe, recovery focused and rights based, effective clinical practice.
• Enhance the patients’ experience of care.
• With the Senior Charge Nurse manage and develop the performance of the team.
• Contribute to the delivery of the department objectives.
• Assist in coordinating care within the multidisciplinary team.
  
  

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

As a registered Mental Health Nurse on Part 3 of the NMC register, you will be an integral member of the inpatient team, providing high quality clinical care for people with organic mental health difficulties.

The opportunity is available to individuals with a sound clinical knowledge and a genuine interest in working with people with dementia and comorbid physical health problems. The band 6 role is essential to the smooth running of the ward and to assist in leading and monitoring the work and performance of the nursing team. You should be able to evidence strong leadership qualities and be a role model to staff. Supervision of staff on a day to day basis is a key aspect of the role and the ability to balance clinical and managerial responsibilities is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of person centred care, evidenced based, recovery focused interventions and will also promote collaborative working within a multi- disciplinary team and across multi agency services. Applications are welcomed from individuals who will work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and, as such, should have excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills along with a positive attitude, calm demeanour and a proven ability to work as part of a team. Applicants should be willing to undertake training to develop skills and competencies as required.

Hours: 37 hours - fixed term post, 74 hours per fortnight - A flexible approach to shift patterns is essential.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact - Liz Dempster on 01292 513242 or [e-mail]

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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