Overview
NHS Borders are delighted to invite applicants to join our Acute Mental Health Service. These exciting, potentially lifestyle changing opportunities offer a career in the Scottish Borders and a chance to experience the benefits of rural life with very easy access to major cities such as Edinburgh (37 miles), Glasgow (75 miles) and Newcastle (75 miles).
Our Acute Mental Health Services deliver person-centred, enhanced care within our inpatient setting, Huntlyburn Ward. Huntlyburn is a 19 bedded acute admissions unit within NHS Borders and you will be required to work as part of the multidisciplinary team assessing and treating patients presenting in an acute phase of illness.
We are looking for a motivated and innovative individual who can make a contribution to the care and treatment of patients on the ward. In return we offer a supportive team, with good opportunities for growth and career development.
The role is permanent and 37 hours per week with an expectation to work shifts, including night shift. We can offer some flexibility with the hours to the right candidates if required.
To learn more about these roles please contact the Hiring Team using the details below.
For further information, please contact; Sarah Macfarlane, Sarah.macfarlane@borders.scot.nhs.uk
Senior Charge Nurse, Huntlyburn Ward.
Key responsibilities
* Assess and treat patients presenting in the acute phase of illness as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Provide person-centred care in an acute inpatient setting.
* Collaborate with colleagues to support patient safety, care planning and recovery.
Qualifications and requirements
* Motivated and innovative individual with a commitment to high-quality patient care.
* Experience in acute mental health settings is desirable but not stated as mandatory here.
Additional information
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than currently. If the post is assessed as a regulated role, appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Any changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, please visit GOV.UK for visa and right-to-work information.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate the relevant permission to work. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work as part of pre-employment checks. The post may be sponsored under UK Skilled Worker/ Health & Care Worker Visa if eligible and if the post meets minimum salary thresholds and sponsor licencing requirements.
It is essential that you have checked you have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked your right to work status before submitting your application.
We cannot accept late applications; please ensure your application is submitted early.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Equity and inclusion
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.
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