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Are you looking for a change in lifestyle whilst having a fulfilling career? Do you want to work in one of the most stunning areas of natural beauty in the UK and make a real difference to your local community providing a high standard of care?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the established Community Mental Health Team in Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross (base is negotiable.) We are looking to recruit to full-time post of Advanced Practitioner for Mental Health at an Agenda for Change Band 7. This post hours are Monday- Friday,9am to 5 pm
This permanent post supports our vision of a highly skilled, experienced, flexible workforce that has knowledge and skills in delivering modernised services. You would be part of a dedicated, valued, professional Team delivering a high standard of care to the residents of our local remote and rural communities which makes the work dynamic and varied
One of our Service's top priorities is nurturing the next generation of staff. The ideal candidate would be an enthusiastic person dedicated to delivering high quality care to the local community. You will be working with and supported with development by an ITM,a team of 6CPNs providing Drug& Alcohol Service; Adult Mental Health and Older Adult Mental Health, a Mental Health OT and 5 Health Care Support workers and work alongside, Acute in- patient services the Leads for each specialism and third sector providers in communities
The role means you will be Practising at Advanced Practice level (as defined within Careers Framework) to provide professional leadership and clinical support to Community Mental Health Nurses and other members of the CMHT across Skye Lochalsh and Wester Ross
You will manage a small caseload of mental health patients with complex needs, acting as a specialist resource, supporting staff in acute and community hospitals to provide care to patients who have acute mental health needs as well as in the community to promote early discharge.
You will provide clinical support and leadership to community mental health staff, multi-disciplinary colleagues and managers and professional leadership to specialised community mental health staff within the integrated team structure across Skye Lochalsh & Wester Ross.
Please watch the below videos for a taster of what it's like living and working in this remote and beautiful area:
A relocation package could be available subject to meeting the criteria
Full current driving licence and use of car for work purposes are essential requirements of this post.
If you would like a visit to meet the Team or have any questions please contact Anne Macleod, Integrated Team Manager Wester Ross; tel: 01854 612794; email: annem.macleod@nhs.scot
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.
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