COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH NURSE

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Sutherland (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Caithness Community Mental Health Team is seeking an enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurse to join its Integrated Health and Social Care Team for clients in the Caithness area. You will undertake assessments, care planning, care implementation and reviews, and act as a care co-ordinator where appropriate.

You should demonstrate a broad range of clinical therapeutic work and be able to work independently or within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Assessments, care planning, care implementation and reviews within an integrated health and social care setting.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments, care planning, care implementation and reviews.
• Act as a care co-ordinator where appropriate for clients in the Caithness area.

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Community Mental Health Nurse to work within Caithness Community Mental Health team.

As a CMHN in Caithness you will work within an Integrated Health and Social Care Team and be required to carry out assessments, care planning, care implementation and reviews and act as a care co-ordinator where appropriate for clients in the Caithness area.

You will need to demonstrate a broad range of clinical therapeutic work as well as being able to work both independently and within the multi-disciplinary team setting.

The applicant would be required to travel efficiently and effectively to undertake the role. A driving licence is essential and a pool car may be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required.