Staff Nurse

NHS Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is looking for a highly motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join their inpatient team. The role involves delivering person-centred care for older patients with acute mental illness, working closely within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must have current NMC registration and possess excellent communication and teamwork skills. This is a full-time position with flexible shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Sound clinical knowledge in mental health.
• Genuine interest in working with older people.
• Willingness to undertake training to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and evidence-based interventions.
• Promote collaborative working within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Engage in discharge planning and robust care planning.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Education

Current registration with the NMC

Job description

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is 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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the inpatient team within ward 4, Woodland View.

Ward 4 is a 15 bedded functional assessment ward for people over the age of 65 years who require inpatient assessment and treatment for acute mental illness.

This opportunity is available to individuals who have sound clinical knowledge and a genuine interest in working with older people with acute mental illness.

The role involves working as a key component of a multidisciplinary team and as such, applicants should have excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills along with a positive attitude and a proven ability to work as part of a team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering person-centred care and evidence-based interventions and will also promote collaborative working within a multi-disciplinary team and across multi agency services. Discharge planning, robust care planning, involvement of carers and an interest in developing therapeutic activities are essential to this role and applicants must be willing to undertake training to develop skills and competencies as required.

Applicants are required to have current registration with the NMC.

This is a full time post (74 hrs a fortnight- 12 hr shifts)

A flexible approach to shift patterns is essential.

For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Anita Lindsay on 01292 322386.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

You should apply for this post by completing the application process.

DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.

Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

We are an equal opportunities employer.