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

NHS National Services Scotland; Blairgowrie and Rattray; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a dedicated mental health professional to join their multidisciplinary Mental Health and Wellbeing Team. The role involves providing triage assessments, supporting Primary Care staff, and promoting mental health interventions. Candidates must be registered nurses with relevant experience and a commitment to improving mental health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered on Sub-part 1: RN3 or RNMH of the UK NMC Register.
• Ability to manage change and adopt strengths-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health and wellbeing triage assessments.
• Signpost individuals to community services and resources.
• Supervise junior nursing staff within an Integrated Care Team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Mental Health

Education

Registered Nurse (RN3 or RNMH)

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Applications are invited for individuals interested in joining our multidisciplinary Mental Health and Wellbeing Team.

Positive mental health and wellbeing at a population level can reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes related to physical health, social cohesion, and economic productivity.

The role of the post holder contributes to this agenda by:

1. Providing mental health and wellbeing triage assessments within the Primary Care setting for individuals experiencing mental health issues.
2. Signposting individuals and making referrals to self-management resources, community services, third sector, and Health and Social Care Services as needed.
3. Demonstrating knowledge and skills related to mental health issues and treatment options to support Primary Care staff on mental health and wellbeing matters.
4. Working within Primary Care to promote early intervention, prevention of mental ill health, parity of esteem, stigma reduction, and intervention options.
5. Providing supervision to junior nursing staff and working as part of an Integrated Care Team, demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills.

If you possess these skills, adopt strengths-based and social inclusive approaches, can manage change, and are committed to improving the lives of people with mental health problems, we would like to hear from you.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN3 or RNMH of the UK NMC Register.

For informal enquiries, contact Fiona Dyson, Team Lead, at [e-mail] or Katie MacFayden, Charge Nurse, at [e-mail], or call 01250 877852.

Hours of work: 37 hours per week.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders.

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