Team Leader - Intensive Community Psychiatric Nursing Team

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Team Leader to join a forward-thinking healthcare organization. This role involves operational, managerial, leadership, and clinical responsibilities, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care in various settings. The ideal candidate will possess strong management and communication skills, along with a passion for supporting their team and improving patient outcomes. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community while working collaboratively with a dedicated team. If you are motivated and ready to lead, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Essential RMN qualification and a full driving license required.
• Experience in acute mental health nursing and crisis management desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to the team in various healthcare settings.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centered care to service users.

Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Management

Acute Mental Health Nursing

Education

RMN Qualification

Job description

THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN

An opportunity has arisen for a Team Leader based at one of the following locations: Three Towns Resource Centre, Lister Street, Kilmarnock, or Ailsa Hospital.

What you will do:

1. Be highly motivated; the role involves operational, managerial, leadership, and clinical work across various settings during a 24/7 period.
2. Provide leadership and communication to support effective team working.
3. Support and supervise your team, and be part of the wider unscheduled care management team.
4. Work effectively with wider teams and stakeholders, delivering high-quality, evidence-based, person-centered care.
5. Ensure the delivery of home treatment that meets service users' needs in Ayrshire & Arran, providing leadership, management, support, and supervision to staff.

Additional Information:

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• Job Description
• Person Specification

Knowledge, training, and experience required:

- RMN qualification is essential.

- A full driving license is required.

- Experience in acute mental health nursing in the community and working in a crisis/home treatment team is desirable.

- Experience in management and excellent communication skills are necessary.

- Knowledge of current mental health policies and legislation is required.

- Interest in delivering training is desirable.

Hours:

37 hours per week.

Driving License/Car Ownership:

Essential for this role.

Contact for more information:

Hamilton Russell, [e-mail], 01563 826120

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