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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.
Band 7 Permanent Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist
Adult Mental Health Directorate, Royal Cornhill Hospital
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
An opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 7 Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist to work within the Adult Mental Health Service, Aberdeen City.
You should be a motivated and skilled practitioner who possesses good clinical assessment and risk assessment skills. The post holder will be expected to manage a caseload and work collaboratively with primary and secondary care colleagues. They will also be expected to have advanced knowledge in providing assessment, diagnosis and treatments for patients presenting within Adult Psychiatry.
Applicants should hold qualifications in either Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT PgDip & BABCP Accreditation), Psychosocial Intervention / THORN (Diploma Level), or Mentalization Based Therapy (Practitioner Level). A CBT qualification if preferred for this post but not essential.
The post holder will provide care and treatment based on the 4 pillars of Advanced Nursing Practice. They will also be involved / active in Service Design and Delivery, Clinical Governance and Organisational matters within Adult Mental Health and other stake holders. Leadership qualities and experience of managing others / responsibilities are desirable.
Informal enquiries can be made to Chris Phillips, Community Mental Health Nurse Team Leader, via email on christopher.phillips3@nhs.scot.
Interview Date - Friday 8th September 2023