MacX Intensive Outreach Nurse

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Nurse to join their dynamic CAMHS Intensive Outreach Service. This role focuses on delivering exceptional, person-centred care to children and young people facing significant mental health challenges. With a commitment to professional development, the position offers a supportive environment where nurses can enhance their skills while making a meaningful impact in the community. If you're passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse in Mental Health or Learning Disability (RNMH or RNLD).
• Experience working with children and young people is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to psychiatrically ill children and young people.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams for optimal care delivery.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Person-Centred Care

Collaboration with Families

Community-Based Care

Education

Registered Nurse in Mental Health or Learning Disability

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.

Due to service expansion with the CAMHS Intensive Outreach Service (MacX), we are looking for a new mental health nurse to join our established team. We welcome individuals with a strong interest or previous experience working with children and young people. This team provides person-centred care to the most psychiatrically ill children and young people across Tayside. We primarily use a community-based model of care, working collaboratively with families and multi-agency/third sector colleagues to provide the best care possible. The MacX service works closely with inpatient and residential settings across Tayside and other areas across Scotland.

We are committed to providing training and support to enhance your existing nursing skills. This service supports ongoing personal and professional development aligned with future nursing ambitions.

This post reports to the Nurse Team Leader within the MacX Intensive Outreach Service. It is a permanent position based at CAMHS, Dudhope House, with travel across NHS Tayside's localities required.

You must be a Registered Nurse in Mental Health or Learning Disability (RNMH or RNLD).

For informal enquiries, contact Jillian McGuigan (Team Leader) at 01382 204004. Meetings via Microsoft Teams or face-to-face appointments can be arranged.

Hours of work are 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

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