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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.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran are seeking an enthusiastic, progressive and innovative Learning Disability Charge Nurse to work within the East Community Learning Disability Team, main base Rothesay House Cumnock.
You must have an RNLD qualification and educated to degree level or working towards this with experience of working in a community team or similar setting.
You should be able to demonstrate previous experience of undertaking specialist Learning Disability Nursing assessments, planning and implementing evidence based interventions and of working in a multi-disciplinary way. You will provide an accessible, high quality service to adults age 16 plus in the community and provide support and supervision to Staff Nurses and/or Support Workers within the team.
It is essential you have good interpersonal skills with evidence of continuous professional development, supervising staff, and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the current policy context affecting the development of person centred learning disability services, positive behaviour support approaches, health inequalities and the role of nursing within a health and social care partnership.
A car driver is essential for this post.
You must be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC)
For an informal discussion or additional Information please contact Karen Gribben Interim Team Leader, 01563 578568.
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.