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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.
Due to internal promotions we are now looking for experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses to join us in Angus to contribute to the continued development of the service, enhancing the patient journey and working within supportive teams to deliver the best care.
Within Angus we have undertaken exciting developments with the expansion of our Advanced Nurse Practitioners, the creation of a Neurodevelopmental Nurse Co-ordinator and other specialist posts across the multi disciplinary team.
The post will be based at Whitehills Community Care Centre in Forfar and you will be part of an Integrated Community Mental Health Service.
You will have a broad range of experience of working with people who have mental health needs and difficulties and be committed to improving the lives of people who use our service. Applicants should demonstrate leadership skills, and will manage designated staff.
Successful candidates will receive a robust induction programme alongside ongoing supportive clinical and managerial supervision. Your professional development will be supported through internal and external training, structured reviews and the support of a multi-disciplinary team. There is also an excellent opportunity for career progression for staff interested in promotion in the future.
Working in the community offers lots of benefit such as:
Being part of a team.
Flexible working.
Home working.
A varied and interesting workload with opportunities for further training within NHS Tayside and Angus Health and Social Care Partnership.
The ability to work as part of a seven day service is essential.
NHS Tayside is a Values Based Organisation and is both passionate about and committed to the values of NHS Scotland which are:
- Dignity and Respect
- Openness, Honest and Responsibility
- Quality and Teamwork
- Care and Compassion
You must hold a current valid registration with the NMC and you must be able to travel across the locality. You must registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the UK NMC register.
For Informal enquiries please contact the following Team Leaders
Angela Gorman CMHT North Angus on 01307 475239
Sarah Walls CMHT North Angus on 01307 475239
Hours of work are: 37.5 per week/Job share and part time will be considered