Mental Health and Wellbeing Nurse, Band 5, Mental Health and Wellbeing Team, North Perthshire L[...]

NHS Tayside; Blairgowrie and Rattray; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking a dedicated individual to join their Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. The role involves providing mental health assessments, supporting primary care staff, and promoting mental health awareness. Candidates must be registered nurses with a passion for improving mental health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered on Sub-part 1: RN3 or RNMH of the UK NMC Register.
• Ability to manage change and a commitment to improving lives.

Responsibilities

• Providing mental health and wellbeing triage assessments.
• Signposting individuals to community resources and services.
• Providing supervisory support to junior nursing staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Mental Health Issues

Education

Registered Nurse (Sub-part 1: RN3 or RNMH)

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.

Applications are invited for an individual who wishes to join our multidisciplinary Mental Health and Wellbeing Team.

Role Overview

1. Providing mental health and wellbeing triage assessments within the Primary Care arena for individuals experiencing mental health and wellbeing issues.
2. Signposting individuals and making referrals to a wide range of self-management, community resources, third sector, and Health and Social Care Services.
3. Demonstrating knowledge, skills, and understanding of mental health issues and treatment options to support Primary Care staff.
4. Working within the Primary Care arena to contribute to early intervention and prevention of mental ill health, promote parity of esteem, reduce stigma, and enhance intervention options.
5. Providing supervisory support to junior nursing staff.
6. Working as part of an Integrated Care Team, demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Candidate Requirements

• Registered on Sub-part 1: RN3 or RNMH of the UK NMC Register.
• Display strengths-based and socially inclusive approaches to working.
• Ability to manage change and a commitment to improving the lives of individuals with mental health problems.
• Passionate about promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Additional Information

• Informal enquiries to: Fiona Dyson, Team Lead, or Katie MacFayden, Charge Nurse at 01250 877852.
• Hours of work: 37 hours per week.
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