Senior Community Psychiatric Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Harrapool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the Skye and Lochalsh area is seeking a Senior Community Mental Health Nurse. The candidate will be responsible for conducting assessments, planning, and reviewing care. A registered nurse qualification and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. A current driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use are also required. This position provides an opportunity to make a significant impact in mental health services in the community.

Benefits

Relocation package for successful candidates

Qualifications

• Current driving licence and access to car for business.
• Experience working in mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and care planning.
• Implement care and conduct reviews.
• Act as a case load holder for patients.

Skills

Clinical therapeutic work

Independent and team work

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

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.

An opportunity has arisen for a confident and enthusiastic Senior Community Mental Health Nurse to work within the Skye and Lochalsh area of the Skye Lochalsh & Wester Ross Community Mental Health team.

You will work within an Integrated Health and Social Care Team.

You will be required to carry out assessments, care planning, care implementation and reviews, and act as a case load holder for patients in the Skye and Lochalsh area.

You will need to demonstrate a broad range of clinical therapeutic work as well as being able to work both independently and within the multi-disciplinary team setting.

A full current driving licence is essential and you must have access to your own car for business purposes.

If you are moving into NHS Highland, a relocation package can be offered to the successful candidate.

Short‑listed applicants may be contacted by e‑mail. Please check your e‑mail regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

For informal enquiries please contact Neil Ingall, Integrated Team Manager – Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross, email: [e-mail] or tel: [phone].

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

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