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The intensive psychiatric care unit (IPCU) in University Hospital Wishaw is a six bed purpose built unit. The ward takes both male and female patients. This unit has been established to care for patients in the Lanarkshire area who are experiencing acute mental health problems with an increased level of risk. The ward has a higher ratio of staff to patients to help manage these risks. The ward also has a locked door.
You will work alongside a team of nurses, clinical support workers, consultant psychiatrist, OT and students to deliver intensive care for acutely ill patients.
Teamwork is key within IPCU to provide high quality patient care whilst ensuring staff feel their input and contribution to care is valued.
To be considered for this role you will have SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role, have the ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team, have effective written and verbal communication skills.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Gillian Brown, Senior Charge Nurse on 01698 365660.
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Heather Macleod, Recruitment Administrator, on 01698 377881.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post. For further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based System which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk