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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
As a registered Mental Health Nurse, on Part 3 of the NMC Register, you will be an integral member of Community Mental Health working as a Community Psychiatric Nurse providing assessment, care, support and treatment interventions to patients and carers with dementia of any age and people with mental health problems over 65 years of age living in North/East Ayrshire.
As a mental health nurse you will join a service that is continually developing to meet the needs of our client group. You will have experience of team working, problem solving, flexibility, continuing professional development and change management. You will have day to day responsibility of managing your workload and a commitment to partnership working with a range of stakeholders.
You will be educated to degree level or have a relevant post graduate qualification and experience relevant to job purpose. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a well-developed knowledge of care of older people with mental health problems and appropriate interventions coupled with sound organisational skills and ability to work on own initiative are essential for this post. In return you can expect to receive clinical and managerial supervision and excellent continuous professional development opportunities to further your nursing career.
A car owner /driver are essential.
HOURS- Monday – Friday
POST 1 – 30 HOURS
POST 2 – 37.5
For informal enquiries please contact Maureen O'Hara on 01563 578630.
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.