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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.
We currently have a vacancy for a First Level Registered Mental Health Nurse, to work within our Older Peoples Community Mental Health Teams within Psychiatry of Old Age services, Angus.
Our service consists of 3 x Community Mental Health Teams, located on three sites across Angus, Dementia Liaison Services and Post Diagnostic Support Services. We also have in-patient units which consist of a13-bedded functional assessment unit, 2 organic assessment & challenging behaviour units, which are located on two sites across Angus – Stracathro Hospital, and Whitehills Health & Community Care Centre,
Candidates should have a current registration with the UK’s Nursing and Midwifery Council and if newly qualified, be able to demonstrate equivalent experience of previous post registration experience.
The candidate must have a positive approach to teamwork, a commitment to caring for older people and to their ongoing professional development. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate current thinking, in relation to older people and mental health care and a willingness to respond positively to change and excellent communication skills are essential. An ability to work autonomously and at times under pressure is essential.
Hours of work:37.5 per week.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN 3 or RNMH of the UK’s NMC Register
Informal enquiries to: Hilary Paton Team Manager, CMHT Older People PatonH@angus.gov.uk 01307 475 222
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.