Staff Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is recruiting a Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the adult inpatient team at Woodland View, Ayrshire Central Hospital. You will provide person-centred, recovery-focused nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires current RMN status on the NMC register, flexible shift patterns across 24/7, and commitment to high standards of care and patient experience. Full-time 36 hours and maternity cover part-time positions are available.

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse on Part 3 of the NMC register.
• Experience in inpatient mental health care and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to in-patient mental health service users.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support safe and effective clinical practice and enhance patient experience.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Job description

NHS Scotland

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Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are 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). AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application but your answers must be your own.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen to join the adult mental health inpatient team in NHS Ayrshire And Arran. As a Registered Nurse working at the Woodland View facility within Ayrshire Central Hospital site you will assist in the provision of high quality nursing care, providing person-centred, recovery focused interventions and nursing therapies as part of a Multidisciplinary team.

Hours

The following posts are available - Ward 11 - permanent post 36 hours per week and a part-time RMN covering for maternity leave A flexible approach to shift patterns will be essential across the 24/7 period.

What You Will Do

As a registered Mental Health Nurse on Part 3 of the NMC register, you will be an integral member of the in-patient team, providing high quality clinical care for people with mental health difficulties. You will have delegated responsibilities for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, ensuring that your clinical practice delivers high quality care. The post holders will support the nursing team in the provision of safe and effective clinical practice and assist in the enhancement of patient’s experience of care.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

The post holders will also contribute to the delivery of the departments objectives whilst working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a well-developed knowledge of care of people with mental health problems. The post holder will display a positive attitude towards enhancing the care experience of service users. You will have a willingness to engage in training opportunities to enhance your knowledge base and be able to provide evidence of professional development.

For informal enquiries please contact Kirsty Hunter, Deputy Charge Nurse or Tricia Brogan Deputy Charge Nurse on 01294 322347

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

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.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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