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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.
The Community Mental Health service in Angus is expanding due to exciting innovations and developments within the service. We are now looking for two Team Leaders to join us in North Angus as we have a pending retirement and have also increased our existing workforce bringing in a range of other specialist posts. We are looking for experienced Registered Mental Health Nurses to become part of the leadership team. We want Team Leaders who can contribute to the continued development of the service, enhancing the patient journey and to lead supportive teams to deliver the best person centred care.
The posts are based at either Whitehills Community Care Centre in Forfar or Stracathro Hospital Brechin and you will be part of an Integrated Community Mental Health Service.
You will have extensive experience of working with people who have mental health needs and difficulties and be committed to improving the lives of people who use our service. Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership skills, and will work alongside other Team Leaders, leading on operational duties, service improvement and the development of your team.
Successful candidates will receive a robust induction programme alongside ongoing supportive clinical and managerial supervision. Your professional development will be supported through internal and external training, structured reviews and the support of a multi-disciplinary team.
Working in our team offers lots of benefit such as:
Being part of a Multi Disciplinary Team.
Flexible working.
Home working.
A varied and interesting workload with opportunities for further training within NHS Tayside and Angus Health and Social Care Partnership.
The ability to work as part of a seven day service is essential.
NHS Tayside is a Values Based Organisation and is both passionate about and committed to the values of NHS Scotland which are:
- Dignity and Respect
- Openness, Honest and Responsibility
- Quality and Teamwork
- Care and Compassion
You must hold a current valid registration with the NMC and you must be able to travel across the locality. You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the NMC register.
Informal enquiries to: Ally McGurty Clinical Team Manager on 01307 475239 or Helen Bremner Clinical Team Manager 01241 437200
Hours of work are: 2x 37.5 hours per week