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We are pleased to announce that an exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated and enthusiastic, band 5 RNLD/RMN registered nurses to join our Learning Disability in-patient service within Loch view, Larbert.
The successful candidates will be able to display excellent communication skills, organisational skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver a therapeutic model of care within our dynamic in-patient Assessment and Treatment service, delivering on the keys to life and coming home recommendations, reducing health inequalities and ensuring equal access to health care.
A flexible approach to work is essential to ensure person centred care is delivered. A genuine interest in working with people with a learning disability who have co-morbid mental health issues and/or physical health who may challenge services is essential. Training will be given and this will assist in evidence basing NMC Revalidation.
Previous experience would be advantageous although the post is open to newly qualified RNLD/RMN nurses.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Informal enquiries – Joanne Jack, Senior Charge Nurse.
Tel. 01324 574340 or joanne.jack@nhs.scot
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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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.