INTERNAL TO NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN APPLICANTS ONLY 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 is 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) Position This is an exciting opportunity for a charge nurse to support the initial service development of an Early Intervention in Psychosis Service within Ayrshire & Arran. What you will do: You are responsible for the provision of an Early Intervention service for First Episode Psychosis that aims to promote a vision of recovery as indicated by: maximising levels of engagement, family and carer interventions, minimising psychotic symptoms, clients spending less time in hospital with less use of the mental health act, fewer incidents of self-harm, increased user and carer satisfaction, increased number and range of psychosocial interventions, improved social functioning all of which aim to reduce stigma and engage service users in retaining access to the ordinary activities of their lives. Knowledge, Training and/or experience required to do the job: You must be first level nurse trained in mental health nursing and registered with the Nursing and midwifery council. You should be Educated to minimum degree level or equivalent You must be able to demonstrate Post graduate experience working in a community environment. You must demonstrable a good understanding of the principles of Early intervention for psychosis. You must demonstrate the ability to work flexibly and to prioritise workload, delegate appropriately and adapt to meet person centred care without direct supervision. And the a bility to form therapeutic professional relationships with others and work as a member of the wider team. For further information on the role please contact Martin Whitecross, Team Leader on martin.whitecross@aapct.scot.nhs.uk and Catherine Parkes, Consultant Clinical Psychologist Catherine.Parkes@nhs.scot Hours/Shifts Pattern: 37 Hours per week until March 2026 Hours across Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm basis UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership: The post will be based at Lister Street, however as this service will be a pan Ayrshire service, you may require to travel to some other bases. A driving licence and car ownership are essential. 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 to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates. Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser “ Google Chrome ” or “ Microsoft Edge ” when using JobTrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence. NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.