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We are looking for an experienced Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration to provide leadership for our Older Adult Specialist Dementia Unit at New Craig’s Hospital, Inverness. Working within the Older Adult Service of the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (MH&LD) Directorate and reporting to the Hospital Manager the role is a permanent position working 37.5 hours a week. The role provides professional clinical and operational leadership of the Nursing team in the Specialist Dementia Unit working collaboratively with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team.
The role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to lead the team in providing and maintaining patient focused, clinically effective care underpinned by clinical governance processes.
The role gives the opportunity to be part of the wider Senior Nursing team within MH&LD Services, develop and contribute to continuous professional development of the nursing team and contribute to service improvement.
There are huge benefits to living in the Highlands and a wealth of knowledge and skills in our communities. Our mix of urban, remote and rural and island communities make NHS Highland a unique place to live and work. Frequently voted as one of the happiest places to be we can offer you a quality of life that you don’t get elsewhere.
We enjoy some of the cleanest air in the UK and access to exercise outdoors amongst beautiful scenery. Our communities are close-knit and supportive. And, as a major employer, we have the power to develop career paths that retain and attract talent to the area.
To support candidates looking to relocate we can offer assistance and support with relocation expenses up to £8000.00 for eligible candidates.
If you are interesting in finding out about more about this role then we would be pleased to hear from you.
Please contact:
Joyce Forsyth, Hospital Manager
Telephone: 07974 61987
Email joyce.forsyth@nhs.scot
Barry Muirhead, Associate Nurse Director
Email barry.muirhead3@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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