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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.
Fixed Term 2 years
Argyll & Bute Mental Health services in partnership with the Open University are delighted to be able to offer this exciting opportunity for the right candidates to earn while they learn working towards an NMC approved mental health nursing qualification.
The nursing degree pathway post will enable people to train to become a graduate registered mental health nurse locally through an in-house training route.
Trainees will be released by their employer to undertake training in a range of practice placement settings.
Initially, you will be recruited on a fixed term contract in to a healthcare support worker role where you will undertake a period of supported induction within Succoth Ward, Mid Argyll Community Hospital, Lochgilphead. You will then commence the Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice with support from trained colleagues, practice education staff and your Open University tutor. On successful completion of the certificate you will then be offered a permanent contract and will commence stage 2 of the Open University BSc (Honours) Nursing (Mental Health).
On completion of the BSc (Honours) Nursing (Mental Health) and registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council you will be offered a staff nurse post in one of our mental health services locally.
In order to apply you must meet the education and personal attributes of the nursing programme:
Literacy (functional skills level 2 or equivalent e.g. National 5 English, GCSE Grade C or above in English)
Numeracy (functional skills level 2 or equivalent e.g. National 5 Numeracy or Maths GCSE Grade C or above in Maths)
Good character, evidenced through self-declaration, an enhanced criminal record disclosure, and two references – one of which must be from your current employer (where applicable)
Good health, evidenced through self-declaration of health status, occupational health screening, review of previous sickness and absence record, and two references – one of which must be from your current employer (where applicable)
Successful completion of interview and assessment of your personal values matched to the requirements for sensitive nursing practices as defined by: Everyone Matters
Mental Health Manager - Nicola Gillespie
Tel: 01546604905
email nicola.gillespie2@nhs.scot
Practice Education Facilitator – Lora White
Tel: 07790823365
email lora.white@nhs.scot
PLEASE NOTE - You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Job Train. We suggest you use Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge"
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- 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
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
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