KM227663 - Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Aberdeen is seeking a part-time Band 5 mental health nurse. The successful candidate will provide patient-centred care to assist patients with complex rehabilitation needs, support their transition to independent living, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. An attractive relocation allowance is available for successful candidates.

Benefits

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Skill development support

Qualifications

• Registered mental health nurse.
• Keen interest in the journey of patients through the Forensic service.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient centred care and manage risks for complex rehabilitation needs.
• Support a small cohort to develop independent living skills.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for patient recovery.

Skills

Registered mental health nursing

Interest in Forensic Nursing

Job description

Overview

A part time Band 5 position has opened in Great Western Lodge (Forensic community rehabilitation service).

This job is suitable for any registered mental health nurse with a keen interest in Forensic Nursing and the journey of patients through the Forensic service.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient centred care and contribute to risk assessment and management of patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
• Support a small cohort of 8 men as they develop independent living skills and re-enter the community after lengthy hospital admissions.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients through their recovery journey within the service and wider community.

What we offer

• Part time 15 hours per week, over an 8 week period, covering day, night rotation and weekends.
• An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 available to successful candidates.

Development and settings

The successful candidate will be supported in developing skills, training and support, including access to the New to Forensic mental Health education programme.

We are situated in a community resource in the West end of Aberdeen in close proximity to shops, community resources, cafes, sheltered employment and bus services.

Enquiries

All enquiries welcomed to SCN Jasmine Carson ([e-mail]) and DCN Aleksandras Morozovas ([e-mail]) or telephone 552646.

Equality and diversity

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.

Additional information for candidates

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Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.