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NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. We are committed to a culture that is caring, safe and respectful. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website – NHS Ayrshire & Arran – Home (nhsaaa.net).
Position
Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse – HMP Kilmarnock
What You Will Do
This will be a diverse and challenging role, providing mental health care to a very vulnerable population, many of whom have suffered significant trauma. You will be responsible for the direct line management of a team of Registered Mental Health and Learning Disability Nurses and support the Clinical Team Leader, Clinical Service Manager alongside the Addiction Charge Nurse and Charge Nurse (Adult Nursing).
Knowledge, Training and Experience Required
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse on the NMC Register, you will be an integral member of the Healthcare Management team in the prison. You will be educated to degree level and have significant experience related to the job purpose. This post requires a motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills, flexibility, adaptability, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You must demonstrate effective leadership skills and be confident in delivering clinical and line‑management supervision. Understanding of the needs of the prison population and current recovery‑oriented practices is essential, as is up‑to‑date knowledge of current policies related to development and promoting attendance.
Hours and Shift Pattern
37 hours over 4 shifts a week. 4‑week rolling roster.
Additional Information for Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain. Do not upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted. For help completing an application on JobTrain, please follow https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/. To view our accessibility statement, please follow https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/.
Contact
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Heather Johnston at heather.johnston5@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or on 01563 548901.
Other Details
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