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●Care and Compassion ●Quality and Teamwork ●Dignity and Respect ●Openness, honesty and responsibility
NHS Borders are delighted to be inviting applicants to join our Mental Health Service at Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse. This is a fantastic lifestyle changing opportunity to work in the Scottish Borders and experience the benefits of rural life with very easy access to major cities such as Edinburgh (37 Miles) Glasgow (75 miles) and Newcastle (75 miles).
The Borders Specialist Dementia Unit is a 12 bedded ward located in the Scottish Borders. The ward provides specialist care to patients whilst embracing the values and principles of person-centred care. We have a shared belief that everyone in our care has the right to a safe environment that maximises independence, freedom of choice, privacy, dignity and respect, delivered in a non-discriminatory way.
Lindean is a six bedded assessment and treatment in-patient Mental Health unit for the older adult who has a functional illness providing specialist care during an acute phase of a person's illness. We adopt a Multidisciplinary team approach ensuring high-quality person-centred care is delivered.
The post holder will provide clinical leadership in both wards and expert advice to all nursing staff and will form part of the multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include supervision, development of staff and the operational management of the ward.
We would love to share the wonderful work that we are doing in the Borders and if you would like to find out more about the job, please contact us using the details below.
For further information, please contact
Jill Kirk, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01896 827131jill.kirk@borders.scot.nhs.uk
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
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.