Staff Nurse - Ward 9

NHS Scotland; Sheffield; Presencial; GBP 29.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Scotland is recruiting a Staff Nurse for the Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services at Woodland View, Ayrshire Central Hospital. The role is permanent and 36 hours per week, with flexible days and nights.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred, recovery-focused nursing care. Registered Mental Health Nurse with strong communication and a commitment to high-quality care is required.

Formación

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary inpatient team.
• Deliver person-centred, recovery-focused interventions and nursing therapies.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

NMC registered

Teamwork

Educación

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Descripción del empleo

NHS Scotland

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.

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 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)

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse within our Adult Mental Health Inpatient Services based at Woodland View. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received.

Hours

36.00 hours per week (flexible days and nights) - Part Time Hours would be considered.

What You Will Do

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.

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. You 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. You will also contribute to the delivery of the departments objectives whilst working in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

Registered Mental Health Nurse.

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.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Aimee Gibson, or Deputy Charge Nurse Leigh Bartling on 01294 322343.

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