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Mental health charge nurse

Kilmarnock
Permanent
NHS National Services Scotland
Charge nurse
€33,784 a year
Posted: 31 December
Offer description

Who we are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose 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.


Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse to join the Healthcare team in 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 and Clinical Service Manager alongside the Addiction Charge Nurse and Charge Nurse (Adult Nursing).


Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job

As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, on the NMC Register, you will be an integral member of Healthcare Management team in the prison. You will be educated to degree level and have significant experience related to the job purpose. This post will require a motivated and enthusiastic individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will be able to work flexibly and adapt to the dynamic nature of the prison setting. You will have well‑developed knowledge of mental health problems and appropriate interventions coupled with excellent organisational skills. The ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously are essential.

You must demonstrate effective leadership skills and be confident in delivering clinical and line management supervision. You will have an understanding of the needs of the prison population and current recovery orientated practices, demonstrating the necessary attributes for partnership working with the prison service.

In this role you will be integral to service improvement and will support with the shaping of Mental Health Services within HMP Kilmarnock. An up to date knowledge of current policies in regards to development and promoting attendance are essential.


Hours and Shift Pattern

37hrs over 4 shifts a week, 4 week rolling roster.

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

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.

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 the link https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/. To view our accessibility statement, please follow the 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.

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