Mental Health Practitioner

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is recruiting for Mental Health Practitioners based at HMP Kilmarnock in two permanent posts (30 and 24 hours per week). The role requires RMN or RNLD registration with the NMC and a degree level qualification.

It involves caring for patients in a secure environment and functioning within a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will work as part of the Mental Health team and may perform some generic registered nurse duties, with opportunities to contribute to addiction care and

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disability Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Educated to a minimum of degree level.
• Experience in secure environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients within a secure environment.
• Demonstrate current thinking in mental health care and addictions.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary setting and autonomously as required.
• Undertake generic duties of a registered nurse on occasion.
• Collaborate with the wider Mental Health team and two support workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Registered Mental Nurse

Registered Learning Disability Nurse

Job description

NHS Scotland

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.

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 are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mental Health Practitioner based at HMP Kilmarnock. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours

Post 1 - 30 hours per week.

Post 2 - 24 hours per week.

What You Will Do

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Mental Health Practitioner in HMP Kilmarnock.

The postholder must be able to demonstrate a commitment to caring for patients within a secure environment. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate current thinking, in relation to both mental health care and addictions and a willingness to respond positively to change.

The postholder will be able to demonstrate a high level of communication skills and be able to work within a multi-disciplinary setting as well as being able to work as an autonomous practitioner.

The postholder will work alongside the wider Mental Health team and will be supported by 2, mental health support workers.

The postholder on occasions, will be required to undertake generic duties of a registered nurse.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

The post holder will possess Registered Mental Nurse and / or Registered Learning Disability Nursing qualification and currently be registered with the NMC. Applicants require to be educated to a minimum of degree level.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact:

Heather Johnston 01563 548901/2

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