Staff Nurse (Learning Disabilities) AA

NHS National Services Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking passionate Learning Disability or Mental Health Nurses to join their inpatient teams. The role involves assessing and planning care, ensuring high-quality support for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues. Candidates should possess relevant nursing qualifications and demonstrate effective communication skills. Flexible working and family-friendly policies are supported, promoting an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Relevant 1st level nursing qualification required.
• Knowledge of current legal frameworks supporting inpatient care.
• Experience in care planning for complex healthcare needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing and healthcare assessments.
• Implement and evaluate care plans.
• Supervise junior staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Motivation

Flexibility

Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support

Education

Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Job description

Full-time & part-time posts available

Are you a Learning Disability or mental health nurse passionate about supporting people with a learning disability through their inpatient journey?

The NHS Fife Complex and Critical Care services - Learning Disability service offers exciting opportunities for registered Learning Disability or Mental health nurses to join their inpatient teams. These teams are dedicated to providing high-quality life outcomes, support, and rehabilitation from admission to discharge.

Mayfield – Assessment and Treatment: A 14-bedded unit, and Tayview: a 2-bedded bespoke unit supporting individuals over 18 with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and behaviors that challenge within the Fife area. The nursing team includes senior charge nurses, charge nurses, staff nurses, and healthcare support workers.

As part of the team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while supporting the health and well-being needs of individuals with learning disabilities, additional support needs, and challenging behaviors, under the guidance of Senior Nurses.

Duties include:

• Comprehensive nursing and healthcare assessments
• Health screening and referrals
• Risk assessments
• Mental health assessments
• Multidisciplinary planning and treatment implementation
• Supervision of junior staff

Minimum requirements:

• Relevant 1st level nursing qualification: Registered Nurse Learning Disabilities or Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Knowledge of current legal frameworks supporting inpatient care
• Effective communication skills with diverse groups
• Highly motivated and conscientious
• Experience in care planning for complex healthcare needs
• Flexibility to meet service demands
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support
• Understanding of various risk assessments

Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged. Please contact Anna Benne, Senior Charge Nurse, at 01383 565204.

Note: The salary is pro-rata for part-time hours if applicable. A requirement of this post is to join the PVG Scheme prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to verify your right to work in the UK. Non-UK or Irish nationals must confirm this in their application.

We support flexible working, family-friendly policies, and make reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals.

NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative and respectful. We welcome applications from all sections of society.