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: An opportunity has arisen for three permanent Staff Nurses based at various locations throughout Ayrshire. What you will do: You will be responsible for managing their own caseload, implementing, delivering and evaluating a range of mental health interventions to children and young people in CAMHS with supervision. You will assist in developing relationships and communications between the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team and partner agencies. You will co-operate with all practitioners within CAMHS to develop and deliver services to enable seamless and effective patient pathways to children and young people under the age of 18 years. You will support clinical governance activity within the team, which will include the implementation of standards of care and service, participating in staff support, clinical supervision, continuous development and the implementation of policy and clinical guidelines. For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job: Registered professional qualification e.g. (RMN/RLDN). Degree or equivalent experience. Demonstrate evidence of CPD. Demonstrate an understanding of clinical governance principles and the development of systems and frameworks to establish clear accountabilities based on professional codes of practice. Demonstrate knowledge of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003. Have an awareness of Child Protection legislation, Gender based violence, Adult Support and protection, Health and Safety Regulations, Data Protection and Caldicott Guidelines as they apply to all areas of practice. Ability to align your professional processes and systems to support and treat children and young people using the service. Demonstrate evidence of seeking ways to improve your practice. Awareness and understanding of relevant National and Local initiatives, and factors influencing service provision. Demonstrate an understanding of why it is important to involve service users, carers and other stakeholders to influence the service Support collaboration and team working within the team, cultivating the network of relationships internal and external to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and NHS Ayrshire and Arran. For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification Hours: Monday to Friday, working 9am – 5pm. Driving Licence/Car Ownership: A car driver/driving licence is essential for this role. INFO 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. 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This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.