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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 are seeking an energetic, contemporary and motivated individual who works in a person-centred way to join our Nursing team in Vaara Ward.
Rohallion Secure Care Clinic is a unique Regional and Tayside facility for Forensic In-patient Mental Health Services.
Vaara is a 12 bedded, Medium Secure Recovery focused environment that prides itself on providing a holistic, patient centred and therapeutic environment. Our values of trust underpin our approach to both patients and staff as we endeavour to work together to provide care respectfully in a way which produces positive experiences for all.
We recognise and value the importance our staff's wellbeing, which is actively promoted through regular reflection and access to the ward's own Wellbeing Room and availability to utilise Rohallions own gym facilities.
As a clinic we work within NHS Tayside Values and promote a person-centred culture within our service. Candidates for the post should demonstrate their understanding, ability and role model these ways of working.
We are keen for all staff to be involved in service improvement, using quality improvement methodology, supported by our Quality Improvement and Practice Development team.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the NMC Register. Registered Nurse with valid UK NMC Registration. Experience within a mental health or forensic environment would be desirable although not essential. You should be able to demonstrate evidence of professional development.
Informal enquiries to: Laura Bowler, Senior Charge Nurse, Vaara Ward, Rohallion SCC Tel: 01738 414480 Ext: 64480 Email: laura.bowler@nhs.scot or Lesley Peter, Head of Nursing, Medium Secure, Tel: 01738 562216, Ext: 62216, email: lesley.peter@nhs.scot
Hours of work are: the service operates a long day shift pattern (both day and night shift) in accordance with NHS Tayside Rostering Policy.
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