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This is an opportunity to join and shape a team within CAMHS that will respond to all aspects of unscheduled care. This can often be those most mentally unwell or be at high risk to themselves or others.
You will require experience and skills in assessing the mental health of children and young people in challenging circumstances along with an established knowledge and understanding of assessing risk. Knowledge of appropriate evidence based therapeutic intervention will be essential for this role.
You must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse and have a current registration with the NMC to be considered. This can be a very challenging but rewarding area to work in therefore we welcome any discussion prior to applying if you have any questions.
You will be based at The Willows, Dumfries, in the beautifully landscaped grounds of the former Crichton Hospital. The building also houses all the community children’s health services providing excellent opportunities to network.
Dumfries and Galloway is a stunning part of Scotland to live and work in. It can be as remote or as busy as you want it to be and there are road and rail routes to the bigger cities on both sides of the border.
Informal enquiries to - Hazel.Crawford4@nhs.scot or Michelle.Currie1@nhs.scot Tel: 01387 244662
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.