Staff Nurse (AW)

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Borders is recruiting a Staff Nurse (Band 5) at East Brig, Tweed Road, Galashiels for a 30-hour post in a 10-bed rehabilitation unit for people with severe and enduring mental illness. You will deliver comprehensive, individualised treatment and recovery plans, working closely with the multidisciplinary team to support patients to return home.

The role suits both experienced and newly qualified staff who are flexible, resourceful and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience or interest in mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, individualised treatment and recovery plans.
• Work closely with the MDT and third-sector agencies to support patients to return home.
• Advocate on behalf of patients to promote recovery and high standards of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues.

Skills

Registered Nurse Band 5

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

NMC registration

Job description

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[East Brig, Tweed Road, Galashiels]

[Staff Nurse]

[Permanent]

Band [5]

30 Hours

East Brig is a 10 bedded rehabilitation unit for people with severe and enduring mental illness. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse (band 5) to join our established multi-disciplinary team. You would be responsible for delivering comprehensive, individualised treatment and recovery plans which support patients to return home. The successful candidate will work closely with the MDT and 3rd sector agencies, advocating on behalf of patients, promoting a collaborative and recovery orientated focus throughout. If you are flexible, resourceful, have excellent verbal/ written communication skills and aspire to deliver exceptional standards of care we would be very interested in hearing from you. This post would suitable for both experienced and newly qualified staff

Please note: the salary quoted is for full-time hours (36 hrs per week). For appointments to part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rata.

• PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
• PLEASE NOTE WE ANTICIPATE A HIGH LEVEL OF INTEREST IN THIS POSITION AND MAY CLOSE THE ADVERT ONCE A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED, THEREFORE PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AT AN EARLY STAGE **

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

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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.