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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.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health Nurse within our inpatient service based at Marchburn Ward, East Ayrshire Community Hospital.
Hours and Shift Pattern:
1 x 32.16 hour post is offered on a fixed term/secondment basis until the end of January 2027.
1 x 37hour post is offered on a permanent basis that will require a flexible approach to shifts to meet the operational demands of the ward.
What you will do:
You will be responsible for delivering person centred care, evidence based, and recovery focused interventions and will also provide collaborative working within a multi-disciplinary team and across multi agency services. You will be required to demonstrate the ability to accept and/or delegate responsibility for the ongoing assessment, implementation and evaluation of care for patients. Applications are welcomed from individuals who will work as a key component of a multidisciplinary team and as such should have excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills along with a positive attitude and a proven ability to work as part of a team.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
1. • You should be willing to undertake training to develop skills and competencies as required.
2. • This opportunity is available to individuals who have a genuine interest in working with people living with dementia. Previous experience in this field is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
3. • RMN Qualified
4. • Experience or interest in working with people with dementia
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. 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.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit for further information.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
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