Overview
The Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) is a 5 bedded, acute admissions ward situated within Western Isles Hospital. We provide inpatient care for the population of the Western Isles. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The post requires day and night rotational working.
Band 5 £31,892 to £39,735 per annum
Plus £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
37 Hours per Week
Permanent Post
Responsibilities
* Main responsibilities include the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care and treatment; liaising with carers, other professionals and third sector services.
* Taking on the role of named nurse for individual patients and taking charge of shifts are central to this post.
* Good team working abilities and excellent communication skills are essential to the role.
* We seek to provide up-to-date Clinical Practice in response to Local and National Guidelines and drivers eg. SPSP (MH). Ongoing CPD is promoted and supported in developing your knowledge and skills as an active member of our team. Regular Clinical supervision and annual appraisals are provided.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Recent experience of working in Mental Health Services is essential.
* The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).
* All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.
* For further information regarding this post please contact Ann Duncan, SCN Ann.Duncan@nhs.scot Tel: 01851 704704 ext 2405 or Fiona Maciver, Charge Nurse Fiona.Maciver@nhs.scot Tel: 01851 704704 ext 2403
* The closing date is 7th November 2025.
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