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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. The post holder is required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
An exciting development opportunity has arisen within Learning Disability Inpatient Assessment and Treatment within Woodland View, Irvine.
We are looking to recruit a highly skilled, enthusiastic, progressive and innovative Deputy Charge Nurse. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a highly specialised service for adults with a learning disability and other associated complex needs including autism who require specialist, inpatient assessment and treatment.
You must be a first level Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with relevant post registration experience of working in a managerial/supervisory role. You must be educated to degree level and/or have evidence of continual professional development in areas pertinent to this post.
It is essential that you will be able deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse in their absence and for the management and co-ordination of nursing care within the 10 bed Inpatient Assessment and Treatment service. You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to develop relationships at all levels. You must be able to demonstrate you have highly developed assessment and intervention skills and have a working knowledge of person centred care and Positive Behaviour Support. An understanding of current policy and how it affects support for people with a learning disability and the role of nursing is required.
This is a full time, permanent post working 37.5 hours a week, with flexibility in regards to working pattern to suit the needs of the service and the people we support.
For an informal discussion or additional information please contact Kelly Shepherd, Senior Charge Nurse 01294 322363.
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.