Registered Mental Health Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated nursing team at Rohallion Secure Care Clinic, a unique facility for forensic mental health services. As part of our person-centred approach, you will support patients through their recovery journey, embodying NHS Tayside values. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with a passion for patient care and improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or forensic settings is desirable.
• Evidence of professional development is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in acute crisis from assessment to recovery.
• Promote patient engagement and contribute to positive changes.

Skills

Person-centred care

Patient engagement

Education

Registered Nurse (Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2)

Job description

We are seeking an individual who works in a person-centred way to join our nursing team in Spey Ward.

Rohallion Secure Care Clinic is a unique Regional and Tayside facility for Forensic In-patient Mental Health Services.

Spey Ward is a Medium Secure Assessment Ward supporting patients from across the North of Scotland who are part of the Forensic Services. As a team, we support patients at the start of their acute crisis period, from initial assessment through to recovery or discharge. We are looking for individuals eager to join our team to promote patient engagement, support therapies, and contribute to positive changes that enhance the patient experience.

Our clinic operates within NHS Tayside Values, fostering a person-centred culture. Candidates should demonstrate understanding and ability to embody these values.

We encourage staff involvement in service improvement, utilizing quality improvement methodologies supported by our Quality Improvement and Practice Development team.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC Register. Experience in mental health or forensic settings is desirable but not essential. Evidence of professional development is expected.

For informal enquiries, contact Lesley Peter, Head of Nursing, Medium Secure, Rohallion SCC at 01738 562216 Ext: 62216 or via email at [e-mail].

Hours of work are 37 and 22.2 hours per week, with the service operating a long day shift pattern, including day and night shifts, in line with NHS Tayside Rostering Policy. Medium Secure Payment applies.

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