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An opportunity has arisen for an innovative and enthusiastic Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 6) to join the Wigtownshire Unscheduled Care Mental Health Nursing Team working as an integral member of the Multi Disciplinary Team.
This is an exciting post in which the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing patients within Wigtownshire in Dumfries and Galloway who present in acute mental health crisis. The post holder will provide recommendation, advice and interventions to support people during periods of acute crisis.
The post holder will work closely with colleagues from within the Mental Health Directorate and liaise with 3rd Sector Agencies, to support and further develop the Unscheduled Care Service, patient pathway and support staff development to enhance patient recovery and ensure seamless care and treatment.
The post holder must be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively work within a clinical team in order to support safe and effective clinical assessment for patients who access our service in NHS D&G. Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong therapeutic working relationships with our partners in Health and Social Care is a vital part of this post.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with people with a mental health disorder and will hold a Registered Mental Health Nurse Qualification as demonstrated within the Personal Specification and Job Description. Evidence of continual professional development is essential.
The post holder will also be able to demonstrate strong leadership qualities and the ability to make effective clinical decisions in often pressured situations. The team is well established and supportive, training and mentoring will be provided.
This post will cover a 7 day a week service – this post is full time however we are happy to review applicants who might wish to job share/part-time work.
Informal enquiries to Kim McQuillan, Team Leader - kim.mcquillan@nhs.scot or Tel: 01776 707806.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTION
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RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.