Staff Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the ECT department within the Adult Mental Health In-patient service based at Woodland View. The role demands a First Level Registered Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration, focusing on delivering safe and effective patient care. Candidates must have excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with experience in mental health preferred. This position is critical for ensuring high standards of care and compliance with established practice guidelines.

Qualifications

• Post registration experience preferred in mental health.
• Familiarity with mental health legislation and ECT treatment.
• Essential PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient-centered care and treatment in ECT department.
• Ensure compliance with SEAN standards of practice.
• Collaborate in a safe and caring environment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

First Level Registered Nurse (RMN)

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.

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 - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse based at Woodland View.

What you will do:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff nurse post within ECT department, Adult Mental Health In-patient service based within Woodland View. The applicant will be a First Level Registered Nurse (RMN) with current NMC registration with post registration experience advantageous within a relevant area including previous ECT experience/training. You will be responsible for ensuring that the SEAN standards of practice are maintained, reviewed and continuously developed and that staff deliver safe, effective, patient-centred, efficient, timely and equitable care and treatment.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

It is essential that the applicant is familiar with the application of the policies and procedures in areas pertinent to mental health legislation for the treatment of ECT. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.

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

Hours:

The hours of this post are 15 hours per week Monday- Friday 0700-1500.

Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

A car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

Informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Andrea Fitzpatrick on 01294 322383.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

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• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

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. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.