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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.
As a Mental Health Nurse you will work within the Community Mental Health Team (CMHTE) in East Ayrshire where you will work with older people who have a range of mental health issues. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in close partnership with colleagues in primary care, community, social work and third sector.
You will be highly motivated and prepared to work as part of an integrated and multi-disciplinary environment placing the older person and their carers to the fore.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a well-developed knowledge of care of older people with mental health problems and appropriate interventions coupled with organisational skills and ability to work as part of a Team are essential for this post. In return you can expect to receive clinical supervision and excellent continuous professional development opportunities to further your nursing career. You will be educated to degree level or have a relevant post graduate qualification and experience relevant to job purpose.
The CMHTE forms part of the East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership (EAHSCP) based within North West Kilmarnock Area Centre and as a registered Mental Health Nurse, on Part 3 of the NMC Register, you will be an integral member of the team working within a distinct locality within East Ayrshire providing assessment, care, support and interventions to patients and carers living in East Ayrshire.
Car owner/driver is essential.
Hours: 37.5 per week.
Informal enquiries to: Maureen O’Hara, Team Leader on 01563 578630
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
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.