Mental Health Practitioner — Secure Facility

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 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