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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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
What you will do:
You will carry out 24 hour continuing responsibility for your ward/department and will provide clinical leadership to the nursing team. You will lead and develop the nursing team in the provision of care for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
You will manage the team of nursing staff within their clinical area of the In-Patient mental Health Service and will in addition:
- Lead the nursing team in the provision of safe and effective clinical practice.
- Enhance the patients’ experience of care.
- Manage and develop the performance of the team.
- Contribute to the delivery of the organisational objectives.
- Manage the budget for ward / department.
- Co ordinate care within the multidisciplinary team.
Plan the direction of service provision
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
First level nursing qualification and current registration with the NMC, with evidence of continuing professional development.
Significant experience of working within the inpatient setting and of being nurse in charge. Band 6 experience would be advantageous.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37.5 Hours per week.
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: David.mcgill@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Tel: 01294 322452
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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