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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
NHS Ayrshire and Arran were successful in the bid to host the National Secure Adolescent Inpatient services for young people aged between 12 and their 18th birthday who present a level of significant risk and we are now moving towards the finalisation of the build and the clinical model with the expectation that the service will accepting the first young people into the service in 2024.
We are excited to announce that we are inviting forward thinking, motivated nurses who have an understanding of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and/or Forensic Mental health to apply for the Senior Charge Nurse post.
The position is offered on a permanent basis.
What you will do:
You will be based at Foxgrove National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service within Ayrshire Central Hospital and will join and work alongside the Service Manager and clinical team to assist in completion of the final development of pathways and processes, participate in the final recruitment processes of junior staff, whilst having the opportunity to build the culture and ethos of the service prior to its opening in 2024.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
As a registered Mental Health nurse with current NMC registration, you will have evidence of continuing professional development, preferably degree level relevant to this post.
You will have relevant experience at band 6 level or above.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 hours per week
Please Note this post is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. This post also attracts a recruitment and retention premia.
Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
A current driving licence and access to a car are essential.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Victoria McInulty, Service Manager at victoria.mcinulty2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37.5 to 37 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran will implement this change but it may not be possible to fully transition from 1 April and there may therefore be some areas of the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department is currently unable to safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro rata for part-time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety - you will, of course, be remunerated accordingly. NHS Ayrshire and Arran is committed to full implementation of the 37 hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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