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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.
Fixed Term 1 Year
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered mental health nurse to work within the Argyll and Bute Addiction Team based in Helensburgh.
You will be a member of an integrated health and social care team and as such have links to the wider multi disciplinary team.
You should possess sound clinical knowledge and be able to demonstrate a wide range of clinical skills - including the ability to offer interventions and deliver safe, effective care to a diverse client population.
You will be required to carry out assessments, develop, implement and evaluate recovery plans.
You will manage your own caseload and provide support to the local GP practices.
The post requires you to work as part of the wider multi disciplinary team.
You should possess good interpersonal skills and have a commitment to partnership working.
Significant post registration experience is required as well as relevant experience in the Drug and Alcohol field.
The position is fixed term for one year.
Informal enquiries to:
Leslie Mackay, Clinical Operations Manager Community Mental Health & Addictions, Argyll and Bute
e-mail - leslie.mackay@nhs.scot
Telephone 01546 605602 or 07899664783
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
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