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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Morayshire 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.
As a registered Mental Health Nurse, on Part 3 of the NMC Register, you will be an integral member of Community Mental Health Team working as a post diagnostic support worker. You will be working alongside the band 3 PDS worker providing assessment, care, support and treatment interventions to patients and carers with dementia. The role will include data input following the Scottish Government Guidelines and facilitating psychological therapies.
As a mental health nurse you will join a service that is continually developing to meet the needs of our client group. You will have experience of team working, problem solving, flexibility, continuing professional development and change management. You will have day to day responsibility of managing your workload and a commitment to partnership working with a range of stakeholders.
You will be educated to degree level or have a relevant post graduate qualification and experience relevant to job purpose. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a well-developed knowledge of care of older people with mental health problems and appropriate interventions coupled with sound organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative are essential for this post. In return you can expect to receive clinical and managerial supervision and excellent continuous professional development opportunities to further your nursing career.
A car owner /driver are essential.
HOURS- Monday – Friday 37.5 hours
Interview date 12/09/22
For informal enquiries please contact Andrea Murray 01343 567558 or Kathryn French 01343 567024
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.