Overview
A part time Band 5 position has opened in Great Western Lodge (Forensic community rehabilitation service). This job is suitable for any registered mental health nurse with a keen interest in Forensic Nursing and the journey of patients through the Forensic service. We pride ourselves on patient centred care, risk assessment and management of patients with complex rehabilitation needs and provide an active and positive environment in which patients can build their journey of recovery into the wider community. We support 8 men with varying needs who have travelled through Forensic services and are ready to begin the process of developing independent living skills and re-entering the community after lengthy hospital admissions.
Responsibilities
* Provide patient‑centred care and contribute to risk assessment and management of patients with complex rehabilitation needs.
* Support the development of independent living skills and community reintegration for service users.
* Work in an environment designed to support patients on their journey through Forensic services toward recovery.
* Be involved in a day, night rotation and weekend schedule (part time, 15 hours per week over an 8 week period).
Qualifications
* Registered Mental Health Nurse with a keen interest in Forensic Nursing.
Details and Support
Location: West end of Aberdeen in a community resource near shops, community resources, cafes, sheltered employment and bus services. Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates. The successful candidate will be supported in development of skills, training and support, including access to the New to Forensic mental Health education programme.
How to Apply
All enquiries warmly welcomed to SCN Jasmine Carson (jasmine.carson@nhs.scot) and DCN Aleksandras Morozovas (aleksandras.morozovas@nhs.scot) or telephone 552646. 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 short listing purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications. To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link. Note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately and check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates. Some vacancies are for internal candidates only; if you are a member of staff, please update your Jobtrain profile to reflect NHS Grampian employment.
Equality and Diversity
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Notes
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. Some vacancies are internal only. Please ensure you follow the stated instructions when applying.
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