Overview
NHSL 225466 R1 Community Mental Health Nurse (LI) – NHS Lothian
North East Edinburgh Community Mental Health Team. Part-time hours would be considered.
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Responsibilities
* To undertake the role of the Community Mental Health Nurse utilising specialist clinical knowledge to inform decision making and clinical judgment from initial assessment through to discharge. To provide specialist advice to the multidisciplinary team in relation to the management of patient conditions through the assessment, treatment and review planning process in partnership with the patient/carer.
* Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals, other agencies, carers, clients and relatives.
* The postholder will be a key part of delivering the strategic priority for improving access to mental health services.
* Support the development of the service to improve practice and work collaboratively across healthcare boundaries, implementing and evaluating evidence based standards, guidelines and policies.
* To provide teaching and supervision to junior staff and students.
Requirements / Qualifications
* This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
* To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate the relevant permission to work. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
* Note: due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", appointment is subject to joining the PVG Scheme.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
For more information on checks, contact the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, please refer to the job description and person specification.
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