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Job reference: 143877
Salary: Band 5 (£28,384 - £35,365)
Job closing date: 11/04/2023
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Ayrshire Central Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 28/03/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department: Woodland View - Ward 6

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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 opportunity has arisen to join the Forensic Low secure Service (Ward 6) based at Woodland View Hospital in Irvine. 
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills.  A genuine interest in working with persons experiencing mental health problems is essential. 
In collaboration with the patient and Multi-Disciplinary Team you will have delegated responsibilities for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, ensuring that your clinical practice delivers high quality care.
You will display a positive attitude towards enhancing the care experience of service users. You will have a willingness to engage in training opportunities to enhance your knowledge base and be able to provide evidence of professional development.

A flexible approach to shift patterns will be essential with a focus upon working across the seven day week. 

Post 1 = 37.5pw (7 x 10.72hr shifts per fortnight)

For informal enquiries please contact 
Deputy Charge Nurse Elana Frame/Deputy Charge Nurse Marc Dunlop on 01294 322370.


Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom.  Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.


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