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We have two vacancies for committed Registered Mental Health Nurses to join the Community Mental Health Team.
Initially based at Gowanlea in Arbroath covering the South Angus area, with potential to work in the North Angus area you will be part of an Integrated Community Mental Health Team, providing a 7-day service to clients. The ability to work as part of our seven-day service is essential to the post.
You will be responsible for managing a caseload and must be able to work unsupervised and be able to plan/prioritise your work schedule. You must also have the ability to work co-operatively with other professionals, agencies and be able to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
Knowledge, skills and experience of working with clients with severe and/or enduring mental health problems is essential. You will be required to demonstrate competence in assessing care needs and in developing, implementing and evaluating evidence based treatment packages for clients and their carers. Good interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills are also necessary.
You must hold a current valid registration with the NMC. These posts are suitable for both experienced and newly qualified nurses. Successful candidates will receive a robust induction programme alongside ongoing supportive clinical and managerial supervision. Training and development opportunities relevant to the post are also available.
You must be able to travel across the North and South Angus locality, and occasionally into the wider Tayside area.
Flexi-working as per NHS Tayside policy is also available.
For informal enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact CMHT Nurse Team Leaders Gill Grewar or Julie Cairnduff on 01241 437200.
Hours of work are: 1 x 37.5 hours & 1 x 30 hours per week.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.