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THE HOURS OF THE POST ARE FULL TIME HOWEVER PART TIME HOURS OR JOB SHARE WOULD BE CONSIDERED
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Mental Health Nurse to become part of our evolving Older Adult Community Mental Health Team in North East Fife. The post holder would be based at Stratheden Hospital in Cupar.
Applications for this post are invited from experienced RMNs, who are able to demonstrate knowledge and skills gained from experience working with older adults in the mental health service. We are seeking confident Nurses with a positive, pro-active approach who can inspire and lead within the wider team. You will be resilient, enthusiastic and committed to working with older adults to provide strength based, person centred assessment, care and treatment.
The successful applicant will be self motivated with a desire to be part of a progressive, innovative Older Adult CMHT. You will be committed to partnership working within the MDT and establishing strong working relationships with primary and secondary care services including third sector and voluntary organisations. It is essential that you have experience of team working, problem solving and risk management. You should also have excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills and evidence of continuing personal development.
The post holder will have day to day responsibility for managing a caseload and supporting/developing junior staff. You will work collaboratively to provide holistic assessment, treatment and care planning for older adults experiencing mental health difficulties in care homes through a blended approach, which includes care home visits, and telephone/digital as appropriate. The post holder will also facilitate Stress and Distress training sessions; training will be given if not already undertaken.
You will receive a comprehensive induction, clinical/caseload supervision and supportive educational/personal development, which includes protected learning time. These posts will also provide opportunities to contribute and shape the development of the role within the evolving CMHT.
You should be a NMP, or be willing to undertake the training within 2 years of commencing in post.
For informal enquiries please contact Tracey Henderson, Nurse Team Leader on 01592 651347 or tracey.henderson@nhs.scot
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. Your offer/contract of employment will therefore reflect the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Hiring Manager.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.