NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Mental Health Nurse to develop the skill set to develop into a Band 6 Older Adult CMHN. On appointment, a training period will be undertaken in accordance with Annex 21. The role will entail that you will be supported to develop a variety of clinical skills, manage caseload and provide supervision and leadership to B5/B3 and students on placement. You must be able to demonstrate continued personal development. You will have good communication and personal skills, time management and organisational skills. You will need to have the ability to work alone and on your own initiative but still be a team player. You must be adaptable, self-motivated and able to respond to challenges.
Your role will be with adults over the age of 65, or of any age if a memory concern. It will involve assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of the care plan, in partnership with the client and family and carers. You will also be involved in assessment and management of ongoing risk. The role will involve medication monitoring, liaising with psychiatrist, primary care and with other Social Care services, also referring onto other services as appropriate. You will be an active member of an MDT.
The role will also include being part of the Place of Safety service for escort of detained patients to a psychiatric in-patient facility.
You will be registered with the NMC and work within the code of conduct at all times.
A driving licence is essential and a pool car may be available, however, applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes, if required
This is a permanent, full-time post of 37 hours per week, to be worked in accordance with service requirements, plus participation in the on-call rota for the Place of Safety.
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