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INTEGRATED HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TEAM
EAST SUTHERLAND
BASED AT LAWSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, GOLSPIE
COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
BAND 6
(Salary £33,072 - £40,736 PRO-RATA)
FIXED TERM CONTRACT/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a community psychiatric nurse to work with older adults experiencing mental health problems. The post will be based within the Lawson Memorial Hospital, Golspie, within the East Sutherland integrated team for health and social care, but will cover all of Sutherland, developing strong working links with primary care and other statutory / voluntary care providers.
The post holder will deliver recovery-based approaches, have the ability to autonomously manage their caseload which will consist of individuals who experience a wide range of mental health problems including Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, anxiety, depression and psychosis . They will also be responsible for the training of and sharing of knowledge with colleagues.
The successful candidate will be a registered mental health nurse with a current valid registration with the NMC. A degree or equivalent specialist knowledge and experience in older adult community mental health necessary.
This is a fixed term 30 hour per week post, offered as either a 12 month fixed term contract/secondment. A current full driving licence is essential and a pool car may be available, but you would be expected to use your own vehicle.
Informal enquiries welcomed by: Heather Taylor, Integrated Team Manager, East Sutherland, Tel: 01408 664016.
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